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Overview |
Marymount | Cairn | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Marymount | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 468 | ||
| Admitted | - | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | |||
| Enrolled % | 53.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.31 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Marymount | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marymount | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Marymount | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | Cairn | ||
| 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
- Cairn University is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (1,031 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or Cairn?
- Marymount California University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($35,158.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Marymount than Cairn University ($35,158.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 36% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($11,764 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cairn University than Marymount California University (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cairn University students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($18,376 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Cairn students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Marymount (3.09)
Marymount vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or Cairn? 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 Cairn and Marymount.
- Graduates from Marymount California University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $37,000)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Cairn 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/