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Overview |
Marymount | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 66% |
Admission |
Marymount | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marymount | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $144 |
Diversity |
Marymount | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Marymount | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or CSUMB?
- Marymount California University is 512.3% more expensive to attend than CSUMB 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 Monterey Bay ($35,158.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marymount California University are 1.6% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($15,999 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Monterey Bay than Marymount California University (66% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($8,702 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Marymount (3.09)
Marymount vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Marymount.
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $3,900 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,400)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount graduates. ($144 vs. $268)
- More CSUMB 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/