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Overview |
Marymount | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
Marymount | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Marymount | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marymount | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Marymount | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 54.8% more expensive to attend than Marymount for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at Susquahanna than Marymount California University ($54,440.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 6.9% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($14,960 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Marymount California University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($40,914 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Marymount (3.09)
Marymount vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Marymount.
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $41,400)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/