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Overview |
JCU | Marymount University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
JCU | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
JCU | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
JCU | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 35% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- Marymount University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Marymount University?
- John Carroll University is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Marymount University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at JCU than Marymount University ($45,490.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marymount University than JCU ($24,664 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 18.9% lower than costs at Marymount University ($13,200 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 16.1% larger than aid received Marymount University ($30,415 vs. $26,190)
JCU vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 128 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
JCU vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Marymount University (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Marymount University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $55,400)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $1,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,939)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/