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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 | San Francisco Bay University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's College | SFBU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Fremont, California | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,308 | 328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | la.edu | sfbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's College | SFBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,726 | $7,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,726 | $7,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,154 | $9,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,434 | $13,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,117 | $9,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's College | SFBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,430 | 98 | ||
| Admitted | 2,357 | 68 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.7% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's College | SFBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's College | SFBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's College | SFBU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's College | SFBU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's College | SFBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St. Mary's College is larger than than SFBU based on total student enrollment (2,308 students vs. 328 students)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. SFBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's College or SFBU?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 490% more expensive to attend than SFBU for in-state tuition ($46,726.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 490% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than San Francisco Bay University ($46,726.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Bay University than Mount St. Mary's College ($13,221 vs. $27,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Bay University are 53.8% lower than costs at Mount St. Mary's College ($9,200 vs. $14,154)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St. Mary's College as San Francisco Bay University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is 281.9% larger than aid received San Francisco Bay University ($37,117 vs. $9,718)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. SFBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's College or SFBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFBU or Mount St. Mary's College .
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's College students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SFBU (2.72)
- SFBU has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than Mount St. Mary's College (68.7%)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. SFBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's College or SFBU? 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 SFBU and Mount St. Mary's College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/