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CCSU WestConn SCSU Mason Mount Saint Mary College Western New England University SU UConn VCU RIC Mary Washington College Roger Williams University| Eastern Connecticut State University | Marymount University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
ECSU | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
ECSU | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 35% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Marymount University based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 3,711 students)
ECSU vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 455.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 270.4% higher at Marymount University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($35,950.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Marymount University ($18,628 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marymount University are 2.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,697 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 138.2% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($26,190 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Marymount University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $9,000 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/