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VSU Old Dominion Hampton University Mason Bowie State University ECSU Delaware State University Mount Saint Mary College Fayetteville State University SU Morgan State VCU| Marymount University | Norfolk State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marymount University | NSU | ||
| Location | Arlington, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,711 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymount.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount University | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,697 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,664 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,190 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Marymount University | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,503 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 2,852 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Marymount University | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount University | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $320 |
Diversity |
Marymount University | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 40% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Marymount University | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Marymount University | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Marymount University based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 3,711 students)
Marymount University vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount University or NSU?
- Marymount University is 525% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.5% higher at Marymount University than Norfolk State University ($35,950.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Marymount University ($14,652 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 44.8% lower than costs at Marymount University ($10,844 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Norfolk State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 115.3% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($26,190 vs. $12,164)
Marymount University vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount University or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Marymount University .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 191 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming Marymount University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Marymount University vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount University or NSU? 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 NSU and Marymount University.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than Norfolk State University (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $18,700 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $36,700)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/