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| Marymount California University | University of the Southwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marymount | USW | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Hobbs, NM | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 1,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | usw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | USW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $17,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $17,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,365 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Marymount | USW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 2.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Marymount | USW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | USW | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Marymount | USW | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 26% |
Students |
Marymount | USW | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | USW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of the Southwest is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (1,066 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. USW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or USW?
- Marymount California University is 106.8% more expensive to attend than USW for in-state tuition ($35,158.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.8% higher at Marymount than University of the Southwest ($35,158.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Southwest are 79.6% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($8,910 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Southwest than Marymount California University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Southwest students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($8,365 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or USW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USW or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Marymount students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at USW (2.63)
Marymount vs. USW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or USW? 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 USW and Marymount.
- Graduates from University of the Southwest earn on average $4,300 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $41,400)
- University of the Southwest students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- USW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Marymount graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USW students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/