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Liberty University Carson-Newman College AU UTC Tennessee ETSU Sewanee Wofford College| Southern Wesleyan University | Maryville College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWU | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SWU | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 |
SWU | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
SWU | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SWU | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 26% | ||
Campus |
SWU | Maryville College | ||
| 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
- Southern Wesleyan University is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (1,175 students vs. 1,069 students)
SWU vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 39.1% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Maryville College than Southern Wesleyan University ($36,880.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Maryville College ($17,639 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 30.7% lower than costs at Maryville College ($9,650 vs. $12,616)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University as Maryville College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 56.8% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($30,782 vs. $19,636)
SWU vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Maryville College (3.61)
- Maryville College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than SWU (51.2%)
SWU vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,500)
- Maryville College and SWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Maryville College and SWU 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 SWU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/