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Overview |
CSUDH | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Monrovia, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 130 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | mtsierra.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $14,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $13,779 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 0% |
Admission |
CSUDH | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2024 |
Academics |
CSUDH | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $42,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $439 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
CSUDH | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than Mt Sierra College based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 130 students)
CSUDH vs. Mt Sierra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or Mt Sierra College?
- Mt Sierra College is 147.6% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($14,220.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at CSUDH than Mt Sierra College ($17,622.00 vs. $14,220.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mt Sierra College are 16.4% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($13,779 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than Mt Sierra College (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is ?% larger than aid received Mt Sierra College ($9,819 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or Mt Sierra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt Sierra College or CSUDH .
CSUDH vs. Mt Sierra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or Mt Sierra 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 Mt Sierra College and CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at Mt Sierra College is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (27% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California State University Dominguez Hills earn on average $1,100 more per year than Mt Sierra College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $45,700)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $28,569 lower median federal student loan debt than Mt Sierra College graduates. ($13,962 vs. $42,531)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $295 less per month on federal student loans than Mt Sierra College graduates. ($144 vs. $439)
- More CSUDH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mt Sierra College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/