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Overview |
Marymount | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 87% |
Admission |
Marymount | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Marymount | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $392 |
Diversity |
Marymount | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 39% |
Students |
Marymount | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or Shaw University?
- Marymount California University is 197.7% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($35,158.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.7% higher at Marymount than Shaw University ($35,158.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 87.9% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($8,514 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than Marymount California University (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($15,548 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Marymount students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
Marymount vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or Shaw University? 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 Shaw University and Marymount.
- Graduates from Marymount California University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $29,000)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $38,000)
- Marymount graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($268 vs. $392)
- More Marymount graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/