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Overview |
Marymount | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
Marymount | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Marymount | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $332 |
Diversity |
Marymount | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Marymount | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or Claflin University?
- Marymount California University is 113.4% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($35,158.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.4% higher at Marymount than Claflin University ($35,158.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 68.8% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($9,480 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Marymount California University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($13,707 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Marymount (3.09)
Marymount vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Marymount.
- Graduates from Marymount California University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $30,700)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $6,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,184)
- Marymount graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($268 vs. $332)
- More Marymount graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/