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Liberty University Carson-Newman College UTC Tennessee ASU ETSU Sewanee Wofford College| Paine College | Maryville College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Paine College | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paine College | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | 930/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $279 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Paine College | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | Maryville College | ||
| 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
- Maryville College is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (1,069 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 190.3% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.3% higher at Maryville College than Paine College ($36,880.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Maryville College ($15,877 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 67.9% lower than costs at Maryville College ($7,512 vs. $12,616)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paine College as Maryville College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 161.9% larger than aid received Paine College ($30,782 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Paine College .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 303 points higher than at Paine College (749)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Paine College (16)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- Maryville College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College or Maryville 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 Maryville College and Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Paine College (54% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $11,100 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $28,400)
- Maryville College students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,750)
- Maryville College graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($279 vs. $369)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/