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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Marymount University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marymount University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Arlington, VA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,711 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymount.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,697 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,664 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,190 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 57% |
Admission |
Marymount University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,503 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,852 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1240/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marymount University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $247 |
Diversity |
Marymount University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Marymount University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Marymount University | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Marymount University based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 3,711 students)
Marymount University vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount University or Virginia Tech?
- Marymount University is 197% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Marymount University than Virginia Tech ($35,950.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Marymount University ($19,301 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 23.8% lower than costs at Marymount University ($12,680 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Virginia Tech (98% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 242.4% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($26,190 vs. $7,649)
Marymount University vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount University or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Marymount University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 211 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Marymount University vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount University or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Marymount University.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Marymount University (82% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $9,600 more per year than Marymount University graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $55,400)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $1,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($23,966 vs. $25,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/