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DU CU Boulder Wesleyan University Lewis and Clark Bates Colorado State F&M Connecticut College UCCS CU Denver Colorado School of Mines Macalester College| Marymount California University | Colorado College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marymount | Colorado College | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Colorado Springs, CO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 2,203 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | coloradocollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | Colorado College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $64,554 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $64,554 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $14,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $46,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 54% |
Admission |
Marymount | Colorado College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,846 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Marymount | Colorado College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | Colorado College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Marymount | Colorado College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Marymount | Colorado College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | Colorado College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colorado College is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (2,203 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. Colorado College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or Colorado College?
- Colorado College is 83.6% more expensive to attend than Marymount for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.6% higher at Colorado College than Marymount California University ($64,554.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado College are 11.3% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($14,376 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado College than Marymount California University (54% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($46,160 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or Colorado College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado College or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Marymount (3.09)
Marymount vs. Colorado College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or Colorado College? 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 Colorado College and Marymount.
- Graduates from Colorado College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,400)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/