Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Azusa Pacific University Biola University La Verne Concordia University-Irvine UIW UC Riverside Cal State Fullerton University of Redlands Vanguard University of Southern California Cal Poly California State University-San Bernardino California Lutheran University| California Baptist University | Mount St. Mary's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
California Baptist University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 2,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #538 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | la.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
California Baptist University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $45,388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $45,388 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $13,217 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $28,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $33,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 2,405 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 1,822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 900/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
California Baptist University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
California Baptist University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 34% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 62% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
California Baptist University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 91% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist 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
- California Baptist University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 2,440 students)
California Baptist University vs. Mount St. Mary's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or Mount St. Mary's College?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 26.2% more expensive to attend than California Baptist University for in-state tuition ($45,388.00 vs. $35,958.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than California Baptist University ($45,388.00 vs. $35,958.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Baptist University than Mount St. Mary's College ($27,304 vs. $28,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 17.9% lower than costs at Mount St. Mary's College ($11,210 vs. $13,217)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St. Mary's College than California Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is 47.7% larger than aid received California Baptist University ($33,604 vs. $22,757)
California Baptist University vs. Mount St. Mary's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist 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 California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at California Baptist University (960) is 45 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's College (915)
- Incoming California Baptist 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 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at California Baptist University (3.58)
- California Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Mount St. Mary's College (75.8%)
California Baptist University vs. Mount St. Mary's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist 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 California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at California Baptist University is higher than Mount St. Mary's College (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mount St. Mary's College earn on average $13,900 more per year than California Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $45,100)
- Mount St. Mary's College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/