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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | Marymount | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 514 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | marymountcalifornia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | Marymount | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $35,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $35,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $15,999 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 0% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | Marymount | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | - | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | Marymount | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | Marymount | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | Marymount | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | Marymount | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | Marymount | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 514 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Marymount Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or Marymount?
- Marymount California University is 512.3% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($35,158.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.5% higher at Marymount than California State University Fullerton ($35,158.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marymount California University are 4.4% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($15,999 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Fullerton than Marymount California University (74% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Fullerton students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($9,194 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or Marymount? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount or Cal State Fullerton .
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Marymount (3.09)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Marymount Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton 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 Cal State Fullerton.
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $7,600 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $41,400)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/