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Overview |
UIU | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 3,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,000 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,000 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,770 | $16,188 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $28,147 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $28,003 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
UIU | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 695 | 3,598 | ||
| Admitted | 649 | 2,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/21 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UIU | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
UIU | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UIU | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UIU | Marymount University | ||
| 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
- Marymount University is larger than than UIU based on total student enrollment (3,667 students vs. 3,102 students)
UIU vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 107.8% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.8% higher at Marymount University than Upper Iowa University ($37,400.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Upper Iowa University than Marymount University ($22,427 vs. $28,147)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 65.7% lower than costs at Marymount University ($9,770 vs. $16,188)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than Marymount University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Upper Iowa University ($28,003 vs. $25,995)
UIU vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or UIU .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 69 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming Marymount University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at UIU (3.34)
- UIU has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Marymount University (80.5%)
UIU vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU 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 UIU.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than Upper Iowa University (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $13,300 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/