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Overview |
Marymount University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Arlington, VA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,711 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymount.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,697 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,664 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,190 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Marymount University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,503 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,852 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
Marymount University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Marymount University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Marymount University | West Liberty 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 2,315 students)
Marymount University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount University or West Liberty University?
- Marymount University is 312.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.2% higher at Marymount University than West Liberty University ($35,950.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Marymount University ($13,788 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 56.7% lower than costs at Marymount University ($10,020 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than West Liberty University (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 349.7% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($26,190 vs. $5,824)
Marymount University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount University or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Marymount University .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 15 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Marymount University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Marymount University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount University or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Marymount University.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than West Liberty University (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $17,500 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/