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Overview |
Sierra Nevada University | Marywood | ||
| Location | Incline Village, NV | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 631 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sierranevada.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sierra Nevada University | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,319 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,319 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,825 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Sierra Nevada University | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1200 | 1030/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Sierra Nevada University | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sierra Nevada University | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sierra Nevada University | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
Sierra Nevada University | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Sierra Nevada University | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marywood University is larger than than Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 631 students)
Sierra Nevada University vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sierra Nevada University or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Sierra Nevada University for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Marywood than Sierra Nevada University ($36,430.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sierra Nevada University are 6.3% lower than costs at Marywood University ($13,825 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Sierra Nevada University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($28,401 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sierra Nevada University or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Sierra Nevada University .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 13 points higher than at Sierra Nevada University (1012)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Sierra Nevada University (3.24)
Sierra Nevada University vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sierra Nevada University 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 Sierra Nevada University.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Sierra Nevada University (62% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Sierra Nevada University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,100)
- Sierra Nevada University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Sierra Nevada University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra Nevada University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/