Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UIW ISU Cal State East Bay OU Wartburg College St. Ambrose University Cal State Fullerton California State University-Northridge NDNU San Jose State Northern Illinois William Penn University| Mount St. Mary's College | Upper Iowa University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Mount St. Mary's College | UIU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Fayette, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,308 | 3,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | la.edu | uiu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Mount St. Mary's College | UIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,726 | $18,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,726 | $18,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,154 | $9,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,434 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,117 | $25,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's College | UIU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,430 | 695 | ||
| Admitted | 2,357 | 649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.7% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's College | UIU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's College | UIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's College | UIU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 62% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's College | UIU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 94% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's College | UIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Upper Iowa University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 2,308 students)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. UIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's College or UIU?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 159.6% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($46,726.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.6% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than Upper Iowa University ($46,726.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Upper Iowa University than Mount St. Mary's College ($22,427 vs. $27,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 44.9% lower than costs at Mount St. Mary's College ($9,770 vs. $14,154)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St. Mary's College than Upper Iowa University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is 42.8% larger than aid received Upper Iowa University ($37,117 vs. $25,995)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. UIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's College or UIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIU or Mount St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at Upper Iowa University (930) is 15 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's College (915)
- Incoming UIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Mount St. Mary's College (19)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UIU (3.34)
- UIU has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Mount St. Mary's College (68.7%)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. UIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's College or UIU? 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 UIU and Mount St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's College is higher than Upper Iowa University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mount St. Mary's College earn on average $16,900 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Mount St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/