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Overview |
Marymount | Alma College | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Marymount | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Marymount | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marymount | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Marymount | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or Alma College?
- Alma College is 29% more expensive to attend than Marymount for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Alma College than Marymount California University ($45,346.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 26.7% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($12,624 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Marymount California University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($34,736 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Marymount (3.09)
Marymount vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or Alma College? 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 Alma College and Marymount.
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,400)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/