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Overview |
BC | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BC | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
BC | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
BC | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 35% | ||
Campus |
BC | 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
- Marymount University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 1,421 students)
BC vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Marymount University?
- Bridgewater College is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Marymount University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at BC than Marymount University ($38,800.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Marymount University ($19,332 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 13.5% lower than costs at Marymount University ($13,830 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 30.4% larger than aid received Marymount University ($34,142 vs. $26,190)
BC vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or BC .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 35 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
BC vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Marymount University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $12,300 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $43,100)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/