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Mason Mount Saint Mary College SU VCU Mary Washington College Liberty University Old Dominion JMU MBC Pace University-New York Emory and Henry College Virginia Tech| Marymount University | Sweet Briar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marymount University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Arlington, VA | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,711 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymount.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,697 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,664 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,190 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Marymount University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,503 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 2,852 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1020/1360 | ||
| 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 | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marymount University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Marymount University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Marymount University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| 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 Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 460 students)
Marymount University vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount University or Sweet Briar College?
- Marymount University is 58.9% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at Marymount University than Sweet Briar College ($35,950.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marymount University than Sweet Briar College ($24,664 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sweet Briar College are 10.2% lower than costs at Marymount University ($14,250 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Sweet Briar College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 113.7% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($26,190 vs. $12,254)
Marymount University vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount University or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Marymount University .
- The average SAT score at Sweet Briar College (1098) is 99 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming Sweet Briar College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Sweet Briar College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Sweet Briar College (75.7%)
Marymount University vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount University or Sweet Briar College? 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 Sweet Briar College and Marymount University.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Marymount University (70% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $41,700)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/