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Arlington, VA · Winchester, VA
| Marymount University | Shenandoah University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $29,137/yr | $30,298/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $27,413/yr | $24,356/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $27,111/yr | $26,715/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $27,718/yr | $26,635/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $31,962/yr | $30,332/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,618/yr | $33,591/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,000/yr | $12,490/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,000/yr | $12,490/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,000/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,360/yr | $2,600/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $57,184/yr | $51,928/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,920/yr | $36,950/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $40,920/yr | $36,950/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 23% | 19% |
| Students taking federal loans | 34% | 51% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 93% | 77% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,598 | 3,763 |
| Students accepted | 2,897 | 2,929 |
| Students who enrolled | 410 | 485 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 17% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Required |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 54% | 67% |
| Freshmen who come back | 73% | 82% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $67,516/yr | $58,433/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $42,262–$94,804 | $38,172–$90,361 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 65% | 64% |
| White students graduating | 56% | 69% |
| Black students graduating | 41% | 57% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 58% | 66% |
| Asian students graduating | 63% | 88% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $57,801/yr | $48,167/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | 42% | 56% |
| Pell students who graduate | 48% | 58% |
| First-gen students who finish | 60% | 56% |
| Low-income students who finish | 61% | 64% |
| Students who transfer out | 30% | 23% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $63,019/yr | $52,579/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 37% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Computer & Information Sciences 11% | Visual & Performing Arts 21% · Health Professions 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 37% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Health Professions — 21% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 11% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Engineering Technologies — 6% of degrees | Education — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $105,608/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $124,681/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 24% | 18% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,810 | 2,116 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,557 | 1,813 |
| Average professor pay | $9,455/mo | $8,154/mo |
| Full-time professors | 43% | 57% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $46,409 | $74,547 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (small) |
| Location | Arlington, VA | Winchester, VA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1950 | 1875 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 12% | 1.4% |
| Men | 40% | 42% |
| Women | 60% | 58% |
| White students | 25% | 61% |
| Black students | 15% | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 30% | 13% |
| Asian students | 6.6% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Other / not reported | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 30% | 28% |
| Part-time students | 4.9% | 2.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 12% | 6.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,258/yr | $12,250/yr |
| Endowment | $32.4M | $85.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,022 | 1,295 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $9,638/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $6,550/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 23 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 432 | 618 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.1M | $4.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.5M | $4.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $30,489 | $66,523 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.