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Overview |
Gordon | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Gordon | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 930/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gordon | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gordon | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gordon | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | Maryville College | ||
| 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
- Gordon College is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (3,135 students vs. 1,069 students)
Gordon vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 1,338.9% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 289.5% higher at Maryville College than Gordon College ($36,880.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Maryville College ($8,185 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 36.3% lower than costs at Maryville College ($9,257 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Gordon College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 299.7% larger than aid received Gordon College ($30,782 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Gordon .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 201 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gordon (18)
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Gordon vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon or Maryville College? 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 Maryville College and Gordon.
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Gordon graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/