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Overview |
LRC | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,068 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #796 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laroche.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
LRC | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,334 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,334 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,886 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,233 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,948 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
LRC | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 3,137 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LRC | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LRC | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
LRC | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
LRC | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
LRC | 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 2,068 students)
LRC vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LRC or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 14.7% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Marymount University than La Roche College ($35,950.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Roche College than Marymount University ($24,233 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 21.8% lower than costs at Marymount University ($12,886 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than La Roche College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 25% larger than aid received La Roche College ($26,190 vs. $20,948)
LRC vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LRC or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or LRC .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 60 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Marymount University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
LRC vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LRC 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 LRC.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Marymount University (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $11,100 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $44,300)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/