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Overview |
Marymount | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 6,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | Sonoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $14,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,287 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 77% |
Admission |
Marymount | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,806 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Marymount | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $180 |
Diversity |
Marymount | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Marymount | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | Sonoma State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sonoma State University is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or Sonoma State University?
- Marymount California University is 512.3% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($35,158.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.5% higher at Marymount than Sonoma State University ($35,158.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sonoma State University are 7.2% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($14,926 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sonoma State University than Marymount California University (77% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sonoma State University students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($7,287 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or Sonoma State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sonoma State University or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Marymount (3.09)
Marymount vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or Sonoma State University? 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 Sonoma State University and Marymount.
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $41,400)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,000)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount graduates. ($180 vs. $268)
- More Sonoma State University 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/