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UH Mason University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Mount Saint Mary College SU VCU Texas Tech| Houston Baptist University | Marymount University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
HBU | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 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 |
HBU | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $258 |
Diversity |
HBU | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
HBU | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
HBU | 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Marymount University based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 3,711 students)
HBU vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 5% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Marymount University than Houston Baptist University ($35,950.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Marymount University ($19,515 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 71.9% lower than costs at Marymount University ($9,130 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Marymount University ($26,908 vs. $26,190)
HBU vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 61 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming HBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
HBU vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU 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 HBU.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than Houston Baptist University (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $3,800 more per year than HBU graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $51,600)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $834 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/