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Overview |
Marymount University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Location | Arlington, VA | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,711 | 749 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymount.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,697 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,664 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,190 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Marymount University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,503 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 2,852 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marymount University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Marymount University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Marymount University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Marymount University is larger than than Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 749 students)
Marymount University vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount University or Wheeling Jesuit University?
- Marymount University is 28% more expensive to attend than Wheeling Jesuit University for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Marymount University than Wheeling Jesuit University ($35,950.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheeling Jesuit University than Marymount University ($19,998 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling Jesuit University are 35.1% lower than costs at Marymount University ($11,620 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheeling Jesuit University than Marymount University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Wheeling Jesuit University ($26,190 vs. $21,746)
Marymount University vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount University or Wheeling Jesuit University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling Jesuit University or Marymount University .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling Jesuit University (1032) is 33 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming Wheeling Jesuit University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Wheeling Jesuit University (3.33)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Wheeling Jesuit University (72.7%)
Marymount University vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount University or Wheeling Jesuit 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and Marymount University.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling Jesuit University is higher than Marymount University (62% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $48,100)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling Jesuit University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/