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Overview |
Marywood | PC | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marywood | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Marywood | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Marywood | PC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Marywood | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | PC | ||
| 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
- Marywood University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,199 students)
Marywood vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 7% more expensive to attend than Marywood for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at PC than Marywood University ($38,990.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Marywood ($21,571 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 30.1% lower than costs at Marywood University ($11,300 vs. $14,696)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 21% larger than aid received Marywood University ($34,379 vs. $28,401)
Marywood vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 57 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Marywood (3.58)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than PC (59.4%)
Marywood vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or PC? 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 PC and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Marywood University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,100)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marywood students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/