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Overview |
Marymount University | SU | ||
| Location | Arlington, VA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,711 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymount.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,697 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,664 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,190 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Marymount University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,503 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,852 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marymount University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marymount University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Marymount University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Marymount University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Marymount University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,711 students)
Marymount University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount University or SU?
- Marymount University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Marymount University than Shenandoah University ($35,950.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marymount University than SU ($24,664 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 39.8% lower than costs at Marymount University ($11,230 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($26,190 vs. $23,467)
Marymount University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Marymount University .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 6 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming Marymount University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than SU (80.4%)
Marymount University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount University or SU? 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 SU and Marymount University.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than Shenandoah University (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $7,100 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University and Marymount University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shenandoah University and Marymount University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/