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Overview |
Marywood | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Marywood | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marywood | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Marywood | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,366 students)
Marywood vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Waynesburg College?
- Marywood University is 33.4% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Marywood than Waynesburg University ($36,430.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waynesburg University than Marywood ($22,281 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 21.3% lower than costs at Marywood University ($12,120 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 62.6% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($28,401 vs. $17,464)
Marywood vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 6 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Marywood (3.58)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Marywood vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Waynesburg University (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,100)
- Waynesburg University and Marywood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Waynesburg University and Marywood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marywood students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/