Elizabethtown College vs Marywood University

Elizabethtown College and Marywood University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Elizabethtown College, nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body. Marywood University, located in the vibrant city of Scranton, Pennsylvania, offers a wider range of undergraduate programs, including popular majors like nursing and social work. While Elizabethtown College takes pride in its strong liberal arts foundation, Marywood University emphasizes experiential learning through internships and clinical placements. Both institutions share a commitment to student success, reflected in their impressive graduation rates. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Elizabethtown College	Marywood University
Overview
Location	Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania	Scranton, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	84.0%	80.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	79.5%	81.9%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $35
SAT range	1070 - 1280	1020 - 1220
ACT range	24 - 28	18 - 25
Students submitting SAT score	39.0%	35.0%
Students submitting ACT score	4.0%	3.0%
Total number of applicants	2,510	2,541
Total number of admissions given out	1,995	2,080
Admitted students who chose to enroll	434	456
Yield rate	21.8%	21.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$44,556	$52,254
Average net price	$26,534	$22,687
Tuition	$34,000	$35,534
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,100 Meal plan: $6,230	Room/dormitory: $8,138 Meal plan: $6,200
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan Other alternative tuition plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $19,157	100.0% Average amount $26,390
Students receiving federal student loan	69.0% Average amount $5,362	70.0% Average amount $5,441
Students taking out private loans	22.0% Average amount $14,342	17.0% Average amount $13,395

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,691 Men 40.9% Women 59.1%	1,790 Men 30.9% Women 69.1%
Graduate students	242 Men 23.1% Women 76.9%	857 Men 25.6% Women 74.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	25.3%	N/A
International students	1.4%	3.8%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	1,418	862
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland Delaware Virginia	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Engineering Education Communication and Journalism	Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service Education Psychology Architecture
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	75.5%	69.8%
Dropout rate	4.4%	10.4%
Transferred out	19.9%	19.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $75,204 Year 3: $92,826 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,381 Year 2: $62,508 Year 3: $70,731 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,063 Year 2: $64,307 Year 3: $70,253 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,660 Year 2: $54,386 Year 3: $61,588 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,810 Year 2: $48,901 Year 3: $54,166 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,433 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $45,335 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,346 Year 2: $41,441 Year 3: $42,984 Human Services, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,564 Year 2: $34,526 Year 3: $42,401 Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,592 Year 3: $41,007 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,772 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $33,533	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,580 Year 2: $103,412 Year 3: $106,593 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,698 Year 2: $57,995 Year 3: $63,023 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,394 Year 2: $54,252 Year 3: $56,665 Architecture (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,378 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $54,019 Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $46,790 Year 3: $50,093 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,171 Year 2: $44,335 Year 3: $49,588 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,170 Year 3: $47,284 Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $43,674 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,391 Year 3: $42,853 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,999 Year 2: $35,823 Year 3: $41,969

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