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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Mason Old Dominion VCU Randolph-Macon Mount Saint Mary College SU BC Roanoke College| Longwood University | Marymount University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 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 |
Longwood University | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Longwood University | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Marymount University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 3,711 students)
Longwood University vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 310.7% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at Marymount University than Longwood University ($35,950.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Marymount University ($21,772 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 9.6% lower than costs at Marymount University ($14,318 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Longwood University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 153.5% larger than aid received Longwood University ($26,190 vs. $10,332)
Longwood University vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 14 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Marymount University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Longwood University vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood 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 Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Marymount University (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $43,200)
- Marymount University and Longwood University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Marymount University and Longwood University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/