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Overview |
Marymount | Wells | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Marymount | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marymount | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marymount | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
Marymount | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | Wells | ||
| 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 Wells based on total student enrollment (514 students vs. 357 students)
Marymount vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or Wells?
- Marymount California University is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($35,158.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Marymount than Wells College ($35,158.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wells College are 8.1% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($14,800 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than Marymount California University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wells College students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($28,212 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Wells students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Marymount (3.09)
Marymount vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or Wells? 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 Wells and Marymount.
- Graduates from Marymount California University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $39,500)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wells graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wells graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wells 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/