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Overview |
WCU | Marymount University | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 98% |
Admission |
WCU | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,778 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 12,982 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 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 |
WCU | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
WCU | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
WCU | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 35% | ||
Campus |
WCU | Marymount University | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Marymount University based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 3,711 students)
WCU vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 365.9% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at Marymount University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($35,950.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Marymount University ($22,973 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 10.3% lower than costs at Marymount University ($14,228 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 381.2% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($26,190 vs. $5,443)
WCU vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or WCU .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 73 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming WCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
WCU vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Marymount University (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $6,400 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/