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CofC Mason PC Mount Saint Mary College Coastal Carolina SU GWU VCU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC| Charleston Southern University | Marymount University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 35% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 3,418 students)
CSU vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 21.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Marymount University than Charleston Southern University ($35,950.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Marymount University ($17,536 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 39.5% lower than costs at Marymount University ($11,250 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Marymount University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Marymount University ($26,417 vs. $26,190)
CSU vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 31 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
CSU vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than Charleston Southern University (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $15,600 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $39,800)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/