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Overview |
Muskingum | Marywood | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Muskingum | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 1030/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Muskingum | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Muskingum | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marywood University is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,117 students)
Muskingum vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Marywood than Muskingum University ($36,430.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than Marywood ($19,682 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muskingum University are 17.6% lower than costs at Marywood University ($12,500 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Muskingum University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 18.1% larger than aid received Muskingum University ($28,401 vs. $24,048)
Muskingum vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Muskingum .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 41 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Muskingum vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Muskingum University (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Marywood University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $40,100)
- Marywood University and Muskingum graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marywood University and Muskingum graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muskingum students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/