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| Marymount California University | School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marymount | SMFA | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Marymount | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 318 | ||
| Admitted | - | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | |||
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Academics |
Marymount | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Marymount | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 15% |
Students |
Marymount | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
Marymount | SMFA | ||
| 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
- Marymount California University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (514 students vs. 492 students)
Marymount vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Marymount for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at SMFA than Marymount California University ($39,928.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston are 7.7% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($14,850 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Marymount California University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($15,629 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Marymount .
Marymount vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or SMFA? 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 SMFA and Marymount.
- Graduates from Marymount California University earn on average $7,100 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Marymount graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Marymount graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/