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Is MCU a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$188,730 Avg Total Cost

Marymount California University Value Report

College Factual set out to determine if MCU is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Below Average National Quality
Expensive Price

Marymount California University is ranked #2,065 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Marymount California University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  2065 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  7.85 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $188,730 For That Piece of Paper

The MCU time to graduate is about 4.65 years and will cost an estimated $40,587 per year. This brings the total cost to 188,730.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$40,587
Average Years to Graduate4.65
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$188,730

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average MCU student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your MCU degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$172,631 In-State With Aid
$267,333 Avg Cost No Aid
4.65 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at MCU.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$267,333#0F
All Students$188,730#2,065F
Only Students Receiving Aid$172,631#2,197F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$267,333#F
All Students$188,730#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$172,631#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of California.

About 82% of MCU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what MCU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average MCU cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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