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Overview |
Maryville University of Saint Louis | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,959 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #521 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryville.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville University of Saint Louis | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,766 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,766 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,757 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,914 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryville University of Saint Louis | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,175 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 3,664 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville University of Saint Louis | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,674 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $211 |
Diversity |
Maryville University of Saint Louis | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Maryville University of Saint Louis | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Maryville University of Saint Louis | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Maryville University of Saint Louis is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (9,959 students vs. 4,704 students)
Maryville University of Saint Louis vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville University of Saint Louis or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Maryville University of Saint Louis for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $24,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Lipscomb than Maryville University of Saint Louis ($34,304.00 vs. $24,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville University of Saint Louis than Lipscomb ($26,757 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryville University of Saint Louis are 17% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($12,000 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Maryville University of Saint Louis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 36.2% larger than aid received Maryville University of Saint Louis ($24,404 vs. $17,914)
Maryville University of Saint Louis vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville University of Saint Louis or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Maryville University of Saint Louis .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 31 points higher than at Maryville University of Saint Louis (1145)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Maryville University of Saint Louis (25)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Maryville University of Saint Louis (3.58)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Maryville University of Saint Louis vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville University of Saint Louis or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Maryville University of Saint Louis.
- The graduation rate at Maryville University of Saint Louis is higher than Lipscomb University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Maryville University of Saint Louis earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $3,174 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville University of Saint Louis graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,674)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville University of Saint Louis graduates. ($211 vs. $244)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryville University of Saint Louis students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/