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Overview |
USJ | Marymount University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
USJ | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
USJ | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
USJ | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
USJ | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 35% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Marymount University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marymount University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Marymount University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 17% more expensive to attend than Marymount University for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at USJ than Marymount University ($42,050.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marymount University than USJ ($24,664 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 18.6% lower than costs at Marymount University ($13,240 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 8.1% larger than aid received Marymount University ($28,311 vs. $26,190)
USJ vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 67 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Marymount University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or Marymount 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 Marymount University and USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Marymount University (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $4,200 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $51,200)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/