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UCI California Baptist University Vanguard University of Southern California UIW La Verne Biola University Saint Marys College of California Cal State Fullerton Cal State East Bay UC Riverside Chapman Cal State Long Beach| Concordia University Irvine | Mount St. Mary's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 2,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #538 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | la.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $45,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $45,388 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $13,217 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $28,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $33,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 2,405 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 1,822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 900/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 62% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than Mount St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 2,440 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Mount St. Mary's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Mount St. Mary's College?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Irvine for in-state tuition ($45,388.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than Concordia University Irvine ($45,388.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St. Mary's College than Concordia University-Irvine ($28,717 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 3.5% lower than costs at Mount St. Mary's College ($12,770 vs. $13,217)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Mount St. Mary's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is 36.5% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($33,604 vs. $24,623)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Mount St. Mary's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Irvine (1029) is 114 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's College (915)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's College (19)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Mount St. Mary's College (3.59)
- Mount St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Mount St. Mary's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine is higher than Mount St. Mary's College (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mount St. Mary's College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $2,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($22,678 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/