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Marymount University Saint Thomas Aquinas College Iona College College of Mount Saint Vincent Azusa Pacific University PUC Saint Marys College of California Hartwick College Centenary University San Francisco State University at Albany- SUNY USF| Dominican University of California | Mount Saint Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DUofC | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Newburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 1,918 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #573 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | msmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,606 | $36,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,606 | $36,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,489 | $17,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,907 | $23,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,194 | $25,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
DUofC | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,746 | 2,604 | ||
| Admitted | 1,627 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1236 | 1075/1225 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
DUofC | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
DUofC | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
DUofC | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 13% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | Mount Saint Mary 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 Saint Mary College is larger than than DUofC based on total student enrollment (1,918 students vs. 1,877 students)
DUofC vs. Mount Saint Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or Mount Saint Mary College?
- Dominican University of California is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Mount Saint Mary College for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at DUofC than Mount Saint Mary College ($48,606.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Saint Mary College than DUofC ($23,439 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University of California are 15.7% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($15,489 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College than Dominican University of California (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 46.8% larger than aid received Dominican University of California ($25,237 vs. $17,194)
DUofC vs. Mount Saint Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC or Mount Saint Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Saint Mary College or DUofC .
- The average SAT score at Dominican University of California (1054) is 72 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming DUofC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Mount Saint Mary College (88.3%)
DUofC vs. Mount Saint Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC or Mount Saint Mary 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 Saint Mary College and DUofC.
- The graduation rate at DUofC is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $9,200 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $49,200)
- Mount Saint Mary College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Saint Mary College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/