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ECSU Mason SCSU CCSU Mount Saint Mary College SU VCU Buffalo State College Mary Washington College UConn Old Dominion JMU| Western Connecticut State University | Marymount University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
WestConn | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 35% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Marymount University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Marymount University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,711 students)
WestConn vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 456.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.7% higher at Marymount University than Western Connecticut State University ($35,950.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Marymount University ($15,862 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 7.7% lower than costs at Marymount University ($14,568 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Western Connecticut State University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 189.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($26,190 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have at the same average high school GPA (3.38) as students at Marymount University (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
WestConn vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $8,000 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $47,400)
- Marymount University and WestConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Marymount University and WestConn graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/