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Overview |
Liberty University | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 96,709 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,374 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,374 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,913 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,471 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Liberty University | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,943 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 30,723 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 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 |
Liberty University | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $258 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 3% |
Students |
Liberty University | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Liberty 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Marymount University based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 3,711 students)
Liberty University vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 68.2% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at Marymount University than Liberty University ($35,950.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marymount University than Liberty University ($24,664 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 27.1% lower than costs at Marymount University ($12,350 vs. $15,697)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University as Marymount University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 110% larger than aid received Liberty University ($26,190 vs. $12,471)
Liberty University vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 71 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Liberty University vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty 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 Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than Liberty University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $834 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,000)
- Liberty University 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 Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/