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Overview |
Marymount | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
Marymount | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marymount | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marymount | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Marymount | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 49.3% more expensive to attend than Marymount for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Marymount California University ($52,490.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 45.3% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($11,010 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Marymount California University (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($32,808 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Marymount (3.09)
Marymount vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Marymount.
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $41,400)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/