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Overview |
Marymount University | VMI | ||
| Location | Arlington, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,711 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymount.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,697 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,664 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,190 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Marymount University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,503 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,852 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1105/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marymount University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marymount University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Marymount University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Marymount University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 1,512 students)
Marymount University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount University or VMI?
- Marymount University is 267.5% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at VMI than Marymount University ($39,590.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Marymount University ($18,129 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 47.1% lower than costs at Marymount University ($10,674 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Virginia Military Institute (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 37% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($26,190 vs. $19,111)
Marymount University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Marymount University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 140 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming VMI students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than VMI (71.1%)
Marymount University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount University or VMI? 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 VMI and Marymount University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Marymount University (69% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $6,700 more per year than Marymount University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $55,400)
- Virginia Military Institute and Marymount University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Virginia Military Institute and Marymount University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/