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Overview |
Marymount | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
Marymount | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.7%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marymount | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $443 |
Diversity |
Marymount | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Marymount | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or Benedict College?
- Marymount California University is 140.8% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($35,158.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.8% higher at Marymount than Benedict College ($35,158.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 142.4% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($6,600 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Marymount California University (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($12,093 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Marymount .
Marymount vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Marymount.
- Graduates from Marymount California University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $25,000)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $16,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $42,898)
- Marymount graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($268 vs. $443)
- More Marymount graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/