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Overview |
BAC | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BAC | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
BAC | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
BAC | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 3% |
Students |
BAC | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 35% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Marymount University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marymount University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 94.3% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.3% higher at Marymount University than Belmont Abbey College ($35,950.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than Marymount University ($23,522 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 34.6% lower than costs at Marymount University ($11,658 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 182.6% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($26,190 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 22 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming BAC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
BAC vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Marymount University? 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 Marymount University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $13,500 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $41,900)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/