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Overview |
Cairn | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Langhorne, PA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cairn.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cairn | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,255 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,255 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,764 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,923 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,376 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Cairn | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 468 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Cairn | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cairn | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cairn | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Cairn | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Cairn | Marymount University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marymount University is larger than than Cairn based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 1,031 students)
Cairn vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cairn or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 15% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Marymount University than Cairn University ($35,950.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marymount University than Cairn ($24,664 vs. $25,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 33.4% lower than costs at Marymount University ($11,764 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Cairn University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 42.5% larger than aid received Cairn University ($26,190 vs. $18,376)
Cairn vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cairn or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Cairn .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 23 points higher than at Cairn (976)
- Incoming Marymount University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Cairn (21)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Cairn (3.31)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Cairn (81%)
Cairn vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cairn 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 Cairn.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than Marymount University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $37,000)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Cairn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/