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Overview |
Marywood | HBU | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marywood | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 1060/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Marywood | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Marywood | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Marywood | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 2,729 students)
Marywood vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or HBU?
- Marywood University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Marywood than Houston Baptist University ($36,430.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Marywood ($19,515 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 61% lower than costs at Marywood University ($9,130 vs. $14,696)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Houston Baptist University ($28,401 vs. $26,908)
Marywood vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 35 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Marywood vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or HBU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between HBU and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Houston Baptist University (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $41,100)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/