Scranton, PA · Chester, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Marywood University | Widener University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 84.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $39,570 | $53,638 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $39,570 | $53,638 |
| Average Net Price | $13,730 | $21,918 |
| Graduation Rate | 73.0% | 64.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Marywood University accepts 83.7% of applicants; Widener University accepts 84.0%. Marywood University's tuition is $39,570. Widener University's is $53,638. Marywood University is cheaper. Marywood University graduates 73% of students in 6 years. Widener University graduates 64%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Marywood University. It accepts 83.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Marywood University has lower published tuition: $39,570 versus $53,638. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Marywood University: 73% of students finish in 6 years. Widener University is at 64%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.