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Overview |
Kent State | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Kent State | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kent State | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Marymount University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Marymount University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 3,711 students)
Kent State vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 192.2% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.9% higher at Marymount University than Kent State University at Kent ($35,950.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Marymount University ($19,046 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 23.8% lower than costs at Marymount University ($12,676 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Kent State University at Kent (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 174.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($26,190 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 68 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Kent State vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Marymount University (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $40,300)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,825)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/