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UAPB| Philander Smith College | Marymount California University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Marymount | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | marymountcalifornia.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Marymount | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $35,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $35,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $15,999 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 0% |
Admission |
PSC | Marymount | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
PSC | Marymount | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Marymount | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
PSC | Marymount | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
PSC | Marymount | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 13% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Marymount | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Philander Smith College is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (769 students vs. 514 students)
PSC vs. Marymount Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Marymount?
- Marymount California University is 197.8% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($35,158.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.8% higher at Marymount than Philander Smith College ($35,158.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 93.9% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($8,250 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Philander Smith College than Marymount California University (86% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($10,317 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Marymount? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Marymount students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Marymount Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Marymount? 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 Marymount and PSC.
- Graduates from Marymount California University earn on average $14,600 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $26,800)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Marymount graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Marymount graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/