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Mason WVU Mount Saint Mary College Marshall University SU VCU Mary Washington College WVSU ECU JCSU Old Dominion JMU| Marymount University | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marymount University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Arlington, VA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,711 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymount.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,697 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,664 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,190 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Marymount University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,503 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 2,852 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Marymount University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Marymount University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
Marymount University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Marymount University | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 3,059 students)
Marymount University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount University or University of Charleston?
- Marymount University is 14.5% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Marymount University than University of Charleston ($35,950.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Marymount University ($21,308 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 53.9% lower than costs at Marymount University ($10,200 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 16.8% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($26,190 vs. $22,422)
Marymount University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Marymount University .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 5 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Marymount University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Marymount University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Marymount University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Marymount University (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $10,200 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/