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Overview |
Marymount University | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Arlington, VA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,711 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymount.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount University | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,697 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,664 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,190 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Marymount University | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,503 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 2,852 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 930/1170 | ||
| 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 | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount University | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
Marymount University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Marymount University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Marymount University | Shepherd 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 Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 3,235 students)
Marymount University vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount University or Shepherd University?
- Marymount University is 471.7% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.9% higher at Marymount University than Shepherd University ($35,950.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Marymount University ($9,827 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 42.9% lower than costs at Marymount University ($10,987 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Shepherd University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 257.4% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($26,190 vs. $7,328)
Marymount University vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount University or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Marymount University .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 4 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Marymount University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Marymount University vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount University or Shepherd 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 Shepherd University and Marymount University.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than Shepherd University (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $2,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($22,223 vs. $25,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/