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Overview |
EMU | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
EMU | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,783 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,460 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
EMU | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,144 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/34 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 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 |
EMU | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EMU | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
EMU | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
EMU | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 35% | ||
Campus |
EMU | 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 EMU based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 1,334 students)
EMU vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or Marymount University?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Marymount University for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at EMU than Marymount University ($40,590.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Marymount University ($23,783 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 28.2% lower than costs at Marymount University ($12,240 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Eastern Mennonite University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Marymount University ($30,460 vs. $26,190)
EMU vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or EMU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Mennonite University (1009) is 10 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming EMU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
EMU vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU 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 EMU.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Marymount University (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $11,500 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($23,450 vs. $25,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/