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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield UC Merced Cal State Fullerton| Marymount California University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marymount | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 72% |
Admission |
Marymount | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.22 | ||
| 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 |
Marymount | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $156 |
Diversity |
Marymount | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Marymount | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or CSU Channel Islands?
- Marymount California University is 512.3% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands 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 Channel Islands ($35,158.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marymount California University are 1.9% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($15,999 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than Marymount California University (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($9,412 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Marymount (3.09)
Marymount vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Marymount.
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $4,700 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,400)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $10,817 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount graduates. ($15,183 vs. $26,000)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount graduates. ($156 vs. $268)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/