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Overview |
Marymount | W&J | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Marymount | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Marymount | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marymount | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Marymount | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | W&J | ||
| 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 41.1% more expensive to attend than Marymount for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at W&J than Marymount California University ($49,612.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 18.3% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($13,524 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Marymount California University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($38,963 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Marymount (3.09)
Marymount vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or W&J? 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 W&J and Marymount.
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $41,400)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/