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UIW Cal State LA HMC Cal State East Bay Soka University of America Cal State Fullerton Cal State Long Beach California State University-Northridge NDNU San Jose State Fresno Pacific University Dominican| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | Mount St. Mary's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CDU | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 2,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | la.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $45,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $45,388 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $13,217 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | $28,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $33,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
CDU | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 2,405 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 1,822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CDU | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $258 |
Diversity |
CDU | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 62% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
CDU | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CDU | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St. Mary's College is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (2,440 students vs. 777 students)
CDU vs. Mount St. Mary's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or Mount St. Mary's College?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 214.7% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($45,388.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.7% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($45,388.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than Mount St. Mary's College ($27,637 vs. $28,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St. Mary's College are 34.5% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($13,217 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St. Mary's College than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is 194.3% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($33,604 vs. $11,419)
CDU vs. Mount St. Mary's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or Mount St. Mary's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's College or CDU .
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at CDU (3.26)
- CDU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Mount St. Mary's College (75.8%)
CDU vs. Mount St. Mary's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU or Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's College and CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $11,900 more per year than Mount St. Mary's College graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $59,000)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $3,681 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($21,319 vs. $25,000)
- CDU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($220 vs. $258)
- More Mount St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/