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Overview |
California Baptist University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $44,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $44,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $14,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $24,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $36,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 4,346 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 3,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
California Baptist University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
California Baptist University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| 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
- California Baptist University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 2,456 students)
California Baptist University vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than California Baptist University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $35,958.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than California Baptist University ($44,330.00 vs. $35,958.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than California Baptist University ($24,379 vs. $27,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 27.7% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($11,210 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than California Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 58.9% larger than aid received California Baptist University ($36,155 vs. $22,757)
California Baptist University vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or Mount St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's University or California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 53 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming California Baptist University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman California Baptist University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- California Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
California Baptist University vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University or Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University and California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than California Baptist University (76% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $11,000 more per year than California Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $45,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/