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| Marymount California University | Iowa Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marymount | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Mount Pleasant, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 871 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | iwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 92% |
Admission |
Marymount | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marymount | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marymount | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 24% |
Students |
Marymount | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | Iowa Wesleyan 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
- Iowa Wesleyan College is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (871 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or Iowa Wesleyan College?
- Marymount California University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Iowa Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($35,158.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Marymount than Iowa Wesleyan College ($35,158.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa Wesleyan College are 41.1% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($11,340 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa Wesleyan College than Marymount California University (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($26,670 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or Iowa Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa Wesleyan College or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Marymount students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
Marymount vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa Wesleyan College and Marymount.
- Graduates from Marymount California University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $36,900)
- Iowa Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/