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Overview |
Maryville College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,880 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,880 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,583 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,782 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Maryville College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,361 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,641 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Maryville College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Maryville College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,069 students)
Maryville College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or WVSU?
- Maryville College is 354.1% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.1% higher at Maryville College than West Virginia State University ($36,880.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Maryville College ($11,684 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 3.3% lower than costs at Maryville College ($12,214 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 224.6% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($30,782 vs. $9,482)
Maryville College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Maryville College .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 125 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Maryville College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Maryville College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than West Virginia State University (54% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $6,800 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/