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Overview |
Maryville College | SU | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,880 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,880 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,583 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,782 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Maryville College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,361 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 1,641 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | 1120/1355 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Maryville College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Maryville College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Maryville College | SU | ||
| 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
- Southwestern University is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (1,483 students vs. 1,069 students)
Maryville College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or SU?
- Southwestern University is 31.4% more expensive to attend than Maryville College for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at SU than Maryville College ($48,450.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville College than SU ($21,583 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 2.6% lower than costs at Maryville College ($12,300 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 0.6% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($30,782 vs. $30,609)
Maryville College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Maryville College .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 116 points higher than at Maryville College (1052)
- Incoming SU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Maryville College (23)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SU (3.5)
- Maryville College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than SU (44.8%)
Maryville College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville College or SU? 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 SU and Maryville College.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Maryville College (73% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $39,500)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryville College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/