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| Marymount California University | Southwestern Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marymount | SCU | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Pentecostal Holiness Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | swcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $17,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $17,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,713 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
Marymount | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Marymount | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $27,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marymount | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Marymount | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | SCU | ||
| 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
- Marymount California University is larger than than SCU based on total student enrollment (514 students vs. 425 students)
Marymount vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or SCU?
- Marymount California University is 106.3% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($35,158.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at Marymount than Southwestern Christian University ($35,158.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian University are 70.2% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($9,400 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Christian University than Marymount California University (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Christian University students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($11,041 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman SCU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Marymount (3.09)
Marymount vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or SCU? 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 SCU and Marymount.
- Graduates from Marymount California University earn on average $14,000 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $27,400)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marymount graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/