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Cal State LA HMC Soka University of America Cal State Long Beach| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | Marymount California University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CDU | Marymount | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | marymountcalifornia.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | Marymount | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $35,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $35,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $15,999 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 0% |
Admission |
CDU | Marymount | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | - | ||
| Admitted | 671 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CDU | Marymount | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | Marymount | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $268 |
Diversity |
CDU | Marymount | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
CDU | Marymount | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CDU | Marymount | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (777 students vs. 514 students)
CDU vs. Marymount Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or Marymount?
- Marymount California University is 143.7% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($35,158.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.7% higher at Marymount than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($35,158.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marymount California University are 11.1% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($15,999 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than Marymount California University (73% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($11,419 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or Marymount? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount or CDU .
- Accepted freshman CDU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Marymount (3.09)
CDU vs. Marymount Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU 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 CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $29,500 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $41,400)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $4,681 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount graduates. ($21,319 vs. $26,000)
- CDU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount graduates. ($220 vs. $268)
- More CDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/