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Overview |
Marymount | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
Marymount | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marymount | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $217 |
Diversity |
Marymount | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Marymount | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 72.9% more expensive to attend than Marymount for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at Dickinson College than Marymount California University ($60,776.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 0.4% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($15,938 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Marymount California University (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($39,554 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Marymount .
Marymount vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Marymount.
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $20,600 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $41,400)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/