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WSSU UNCG Mason Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State| North Carolina A & T State University | Marymount University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
NCAT | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NCAT | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 35% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Marymount University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Marymount University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 3,711 students)
NCAT vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 915.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.9% higher at Marymount University than North Carolina A & T State University ($35,950.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Marymount University ($9,189 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 71% lower than costs at Marymount University ($9,179 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than North Carolina A & T State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 159.8% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($26,190 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 89 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Marymount University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Marymount 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 Marymount University and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $17,300 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $38,100)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/