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Mason La Salle University Mount Saint Mary College SU VCU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Immaculata University JMU MBC Pace University-New York Virginia Tech| Chestnut Hill College | Marymount University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
CHC | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CHC | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
CHC | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
CHC | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 35% | ||
Campus |
CHC | 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Marymount University?
- Chestnut Hill College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Marymount University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at CHC than Marymount University ($38,950.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marymount University than CHC ($24,664 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 30.8% lower than costs at Marymount University ($12,000 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Chestnut Hill College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 11.8% larger than aid received Marymount University ($29,288 vs. $26,190)
CHC vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 33 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Marymount University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
CHC vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC 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 CHC.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $10,100 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $45,300)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $1,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,481)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/