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Overview |
Eastern University | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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 |
Eastern University | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern University | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Marymount University based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 3,711 students)
Eastern University vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Marymount University than Eastern University ($35,950.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marymount University than Eastern University ($24,664 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 26.3% lower than costs at Marymount University ($12,424 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Eastern University ($26,190 vs. $25,542)
Eastern University vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 27 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Marymount University (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $45,900)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/