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Overview |
Marymount | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Marymount | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 154 | ||
| Admitted | - | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marymount | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $149 |
Diversity |
Marymount | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
Marymount | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | Simon's Rock | ||
| 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 Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (514 students vs. 298 students)
Marymount vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 75.2% more expensive to attend than Marymount for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at Simon's Rock than Marymount California University ($61,600.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marymount California University are 7.5% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($15,999 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Marymount California University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($38,119 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Marymount (3.09)
Marymount vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Marymount.
- Graduates from Marymount California University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/