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San Francisco State San Jose State CSU Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University Cal State LA California State University-Northridge California State University-San Marcos UC Merced Cal State Long Beach| California State University Sacramento | Marymount California University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Marymount | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 514 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | marymountcalifornia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Marymount | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $35,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $35,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $15,999 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 0% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Marymount | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | - | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | Marymount | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Marymount | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $268 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Marymount | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Marymount | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | Marymount | ||
| 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
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 514 students)
Sacramento State vs. Marymount Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Marymount?
- Marymount California University is 512.3% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($35,158.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.5% higher at Marymount than California State University Sacramento ($35,158.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marymount California University are 1.7% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($15,999 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than Marymount California University (78% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($9,590 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or Marymount? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount or Sacramento State .
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Marymount (3.09)
Sacramento State vs. Marymount Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State or Marymount? 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 and Sacramento State.
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $9,600 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $41,400)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $10,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount graduates. ($15,750 vs. $26,000)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount graduates. ($162 vs. $268)
- More Sacramento State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/