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Overview |
GWU | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
GWU | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
GWU | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
GWU | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 35% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Marymount University than Gardner Webb University ($35,950.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than Marymount University ($22,339 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 45.7% lower than costs at Marymount University ($10,770 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($26,190 vs. $24,130)
GWU vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 22 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Marymount University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Marymount University (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $14,900 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $31 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $25,000)
- Marymount University and GWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/