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ETSU Liberty University Carson-Newman College UTC Tennessee Sewanee Wofford College CU| Maryville College | Tusculum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryville College | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | #1004 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,880 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,880 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,583 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,782 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryville College | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,361 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 1,641 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Maryville College | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Maryville College | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Maryville College | Tusculum College | ||
| 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
- Tusculum College is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (1,303 students vs. 1,069 students)
Maryville College vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or Tusculum College?
- Maryville College is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Tusculum College for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Maryville College than Tusculum College ($36,880.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tusculum College than Maryville College ($20,414 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tusculum College are 25.6% lower than costs at Maryville College ($10,042 vs. $12,616)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College as Tusculum College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 36% larger than aid received Tusculum College ($30,782 vs. $22,630)
Maryville College vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Maryville College .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 92 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tusculum College (21)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Tusculum College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Maryville College vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville College or Tusculum College? 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 Tusculum College and Maryville College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Tusculum College (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $39,500)
- Tusculum College and Maryville College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tusculum College and Maryville College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tusculum College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/