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CSU UIW Cal State Fullerton California State University-Fresno Sacramento State Cal State East Bay CSUDH California State University-Northridge NDNU San Jose State Dominican CSU Bakersfield| Fresno Pacific University | Mount St. Mary's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fresno Pacific University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,032 | 2,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | #538 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresno.edu | la.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno Pacific University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,614 | $45,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,614 | $45,388 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,238 | $13,217 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,255 | $28,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,985 | $33,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Fresno Pacific University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 832 | 2,405 | ||
| Admitted | 624 | 1,822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1240 | 900/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fresno Pacific University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fresno Pacific University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fresno Pacific University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 62% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Fresno Pacific University | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Fresno Pacific 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
- Fresno Pacific University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (3,032 students vs. 2,440 students)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Mount St. Mary's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno Pacific University or Mount St. Mary's College?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 35% more expensive to attend than Fresno Pacific University for in-state tuition ($45,388.00 vs. $33,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than Fresno Pacific University ($45,388.00 vs. $33,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno Pacific University than Mount St. Mary's College ($15,255 vs. $28,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno Pacific University are 43.1% lower than costs at Mount St. Mary's College ($9,238 vs. $13,217)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fresno Pacific University as Mount St. Mary's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is 24.5% larger than aid received Fresno Pacific University ($33,604 vs. $26,985)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Mount St. Mary's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno Pacific 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 Fresno Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Fresno Pacific University (988) is 73 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's College (915)
- Incoming Fresno Pacific University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's College (19)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Fresno Pacific University (3.54)
- Mount St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Fresno Pacific University (75%)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Mount St. Mary's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno Pacific 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 Fresno Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Fresno Pacific University is higher than Mount St. Mary's College (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mount St. Mary's College earn on average $15,400 more per year than Fresno Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $43,600)
- Fresno Pacific University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Fresno Pacific University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Mount St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/