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UIW Cal State East Bay Cal State Fullerton California State University-Northridge NDNU San Jose State Fresno Pacific University Dominican| Mount St. Mary's College | Mt Sierra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's College | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Monrovia, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,440 | 130 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | la.edu | mtsierra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's College | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,388 | $14,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,388 | $14,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,217 | $13,779 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,717 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,604 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's College | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,405 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,822 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Mount St. Mary's College | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's College | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $42,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $439 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's College | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 62% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's College | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's College | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St. Mary's College is larger than than Mt Sierra College based on total student enrollment (2,440 students vs. 130 students)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Mt Sierra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's College or Mt Sierra College?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 219.2% more expensive to attend than Mt Sierra College for in-state tuition ($45,388.00 vs. $14,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.2% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than Mt Sierra College ($45,388.00 vs. $14,220.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St. Mary's College are 4.3% lower than costs at Mt Sierra College ($13,217 vs. $13,779)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St. Mary's College than Mt Sierra College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is ?% larger than aid received Mt Sierra College ($33,604 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's College 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 Mount St. Mary's College .
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Mt Sierra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's College 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 Mount St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's College is higher than Mt Sierra College (47% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Mount St. Mary's College earn on average $13,300 more per year than Mt Sierra College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $45,700)
- Mount St. Mary's College students graduate with a $17,531 lower median federal student loan debt than Mt Sierra College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $42,531)
- Mount St. Mary's College graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than Mt Sierra College graduates. ($258 vs. $439)
- More Mount St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mt Sierra College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/