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Overview |
Arizona Christian University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 2,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #960 | #538 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizonachristian.edu | la.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arizona Christian University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $45,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $45,388 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,217 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,755 | $28,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,174 | $33,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Arizona Christian University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,316 | 2,405 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 1,822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 900/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Arizona Christian University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arizona Christian University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arizona Christian University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 62% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Arizona Christian University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Arizona Christian University | 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
- Mount St. Mary's College is larger than than Arizona Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,440 students vs. 1,082 students)
Arizona Christian University vs. Mount St. Mary's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arizona Christian University or Mount St. Mary's College?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 52.1% more expensive to attend than Arizona Christian University for in-state tuition ($45,388.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than Arizona Christian University ($45,388.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St. Mary's College than Arizona Christian University ($28,717 vs. $28,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arizona Christian University are 10.1% lower than costs at Mount St. Mary's College ($12,000 vs. $13,217)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St. Mary's College than Arizona Christian University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is 75.3% larger than aid received Arizona Christian University ($33,604 vs. $19,174)
Arizona Christian University vs. Mount St. Mary's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arizona Christian University 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 Arizona Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Arizona Christian University (997) is 82 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's College (915)
- Incoming Arizona Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) 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 Arizona Christian University (3.16)
- Mount St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Arizona Christian University (70.1%)
Arizona Christian University vs. Mount St. Mary's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arizona Christian University 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 Arizona Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's College is higher than Arizona Christian University (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mount St. Mary's College earn on average $25,500 more per year than Arizona Christian University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $33,500)
- Arizona Christian University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arizona Christian University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Mount St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arizona Christian University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/