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Overview |
MBC | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MBC | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
MBC | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MBC | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MBC | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
MBC | 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 1,957 students)
MBC vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Marymount University than Mary Baldwin College ($35,950.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Marymount University ($18,746 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 52.1% lower than costs at Marymount University ($10,320 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 7.4% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($26,190 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or MBC .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 10 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming MBC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
MBC vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC 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 MBC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Marymount University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $17,000 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $38,400)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/