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Mason Mount Saint Mary College SU VCU Mary Washington College Old Dominion JMU MBC Pace University-New York Virginia Tech UVA RU| Marymount University | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marymount University | SVU | ||
| Location | Arlington, VA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,711 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymount.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,697 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,664 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,190 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Marymount University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,503 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,852 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 900/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Marymount University | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $244 |
Diversity |
Marymount University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Marymount University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Marymount University | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 1,053 students)
Marymount University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount University or SVU?
- Marymount University is 90.6% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.6% higher at Marymount University than Southern Virginia University ($35,950.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Marymount University ($23,274 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 71.6% lower than costs at Marymount University ($9,150 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Marymount University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 219.9% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($26,190 vs. $8,188)
Marymount University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Marymount University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 42 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming SVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Marymount University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount University or SVU? 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 SVU and Marymount University.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than Southern Virginia University (48% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $14,800 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $1,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $25,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU 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/