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Overview |
TU | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
TU | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $258 |
Diversity |
TU | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
TU | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 35% | ||
Campus |
TU | Marymount University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Marymount University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 3,711 students)
TU vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 396.7% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at Marymount University than Towson University ($35,950.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Marymount University ($14,443 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 15.1% lower than costs at Marymount University ($13,642 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Towson University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 129.4% larger than aid received Towson University ($26,190 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 82 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Marymount University (64% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $1,900 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- TU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/