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Overview |
Marymount University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Arlington, VA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,711 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymount.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,697 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,664 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,190 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Marymount University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,503 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 2,852 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marymount University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Marymount University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Marymount University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Marymount University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Marymount University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 1,481 students)
Marymount University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Marymount University is 358.1% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.6% higher at Marymount University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($35,950.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Marymount University ($9,529 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 34.4% lower than costs at Marymount University ($11,676 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Marymount University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 196.6% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($26,190 vs. $8,830)
Marymount University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Marymount University .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 17 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Marymount University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Marymount University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount University or West Virginia University 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 West Virginia University Tech and Marymount University.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (48% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $4,800 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/