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Overview |
Marymount University | RU | ||
| Location | Arlington, VA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,711 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymount.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,697 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,664 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,190 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Marymount University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,503 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,852 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Marymount University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Marymount University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Marymount University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Marymount University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Marymount University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 3,711 students)
Marymount University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount University or RU?
- Marymount University is 340.8% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.6% higher at Marymount University than Radford University ($35,950.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Marymount University ($17,105 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 48.5% lower than costs at Marymount University ($10,567 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 169.1% larger than aid received Radford University ($26,190 vs. $9,733)
Marymount University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Marymount University .
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Marymount University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount University or RU? 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 RU and Marymount University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Marymount University (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $8,000 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- RU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/