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Overview |
Marymount University | VSU | ||
| Location | Arlington, VA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,711 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymount.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,697 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,664 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,190 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Marymount University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,503 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,852 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marymount University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $305 |
Diversity |
Marymount University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 40% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Marymount University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Marymount University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Marymount University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 3,711 students)
Marymount University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount University or VSU?
- Marymount University is 548.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.3% higher at Marymount University than Virginia State University ($35,950.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Marymount University ($15,773 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 36% lower than costs at Marymount University ($11,544 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Virginia State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 127.8% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($26,190 vs. $11,498)
Marymount University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Marymount University .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 142 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Marymount University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Marymount University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount University or VSU? 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 VSU and Marymount University.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than Virginia State University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $18,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $36,700)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,500)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($258 vs. $305)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/