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| Marymount California University | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marymount | PAFA | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 80% |
Admission |
Marymount | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 183 | ||
| Admitted | - | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marymount | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Marymount | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Marymount | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marymount California University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (514 students vs. 172 students)
Marymount vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 15.2% more expensive to attend than Marymount for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at PAFA than Marymount California University ($40,500.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marymount California University are 9.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($15,999 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Marymount California University (80% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($16,087 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Marymount .
Marymount vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Marymount.
- Graduates from Marymount California University earn on average $19,400 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $22,000)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Marymount graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/