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UIW Cal State East Bay Cal State Fullerton California State University-Northridge NDNU San Jose State Fresno Pacific University CUW Dominican Ripon College| Mount St. Mary's College | Marian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's College | Marian University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Fond Du Lac, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,440 | 1,340 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | la.edu | marianuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's College | Marian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,388 | $29,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,388 | $29,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,217 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,717 | $25,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,604 | $14,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's College | Marian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,405 | 1,262 | ||
| Admitted | 1,822 | 903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 71.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 24.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 800/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mount St. Mary's College | Marian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's College | Marian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's College | Marian University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 62% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's College | Marian University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's College | Marian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St. Mary's College is larger than than Marian University based on total student enrollment (2,440 students vs. 1,340 students)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Marian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's College or Marian University?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 53.8% more expensive to attend than Marian University for in-state tuition ($45,388.00 vs. $29,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than Marian University ($45,388.00 vs. $29,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Mount St. Mary's College ($25,394 vs. $28,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 59.4% lower than costs at Mount St. Mary's College ($8,290 vs. $13,217)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St. Mary's College as Marian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is 135.9% larger than aid received Marian University ($33,604 vs. $14,246)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Marian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's College or Marian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian University or Mount St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (950) is 35 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's College (915)
- Incoming Marian University 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 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Marian University (3.16)
- Mount St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Marian University (71.6%)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Marian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's College or Marian University? 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 Marian University and Mount St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at Marian University is higher than Mount St. Mary's College (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mount St. Mary's College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Marian University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $43,500)
- Mount St. Mary's College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marian University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/