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Overview |
La Sierra University | Marymount | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasierra.edu | marymountcalifornia.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Sierra University | Marymount | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,912 | $35,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,912 | $35,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,325 | $15,999 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,076 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,867 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
La Sierra University | Marymount | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,725 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
La Sierra University | Marymount | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Sierra University | Marymount | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $268 |
Diversity |
La Sierra University | Marymount | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
La Sierra University | Marymount | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
La Sierra University | Marymount | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Sierra University is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (1,614 students vs. 514 students)
La Sierra University vs. Marymount Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Sierra University or Marymount?
- Marymount California University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than La Sierra University for in-state tuition ($35,158.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Marymount than La Sierra University ($35,158.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 41.3% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($11,325 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than Marymount California University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($21,867 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra University or Marymount? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount or La Sierra University .
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Marymount (3.09)
La Sierra University vs. Marymount Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Sierra University 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 La Sierra University.
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $41,400)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $30,000)
- Marymount graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($268 vs. $310)
- More La Sierra University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/