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Mason Mount Saint Mary College SU VCU Mary Washington College Old Dominion JMU MBC Pace University-New York Marshall University Virginia Tech RU| Marymount University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marymount University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Arlington, VA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,711 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymount.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,697 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,664 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,190 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Marymount University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,503 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,852 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marymount University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Marymount University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Marymount University | West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 951 students)
Marymount University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Marymount University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Marymount University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($35,950.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Marymount University ($20,470 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 47.3% lower than costs at Marymount University ($10,660 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 1.5% larger than aid received Marymount University ($26,575 vs. $26,190)
Marymount University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Marymount University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 16 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Marymount University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount University or West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Marymount University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Marymount University (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $8,800 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $46,600)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/