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UNCG ASU WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State WVU UNC Chapel Hill Old Dominion Mason Campbell University| East Carolina University | Marymount University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
ECU | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ECU | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECU | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
ECU | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 35% | ||
Campus |
ECU | 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
- East Carolina University is larger than than Marymount University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 3,711 students)
ECU vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 707.5% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at Marymount University than East Carolina University ($35,950.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Marymount University ($14,410 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 45.1% lower than costs at Marymount University ($10,816 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than East Carolina University (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 190.4% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($26,190 vs. $9,020)
ECU vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 54 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
ECU vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Marymount University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $11,500 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $43,900)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $212 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $25,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/