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UIW Cal State East Bay Cal State Fullerton California State University-Northridge NDNU San Jose State Fresno Pacific University Dominican| Life Pacific College | Mount St. Mary's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life Pacific College | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Location | San Dimas, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 500 | 2,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lifepacific.edu | la.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life Pacific College | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,240 | $45,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,240 | $45,388 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $13,217 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,395 | $28,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,737 | $33,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Life Pacific College | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 145 | 2,405 | ||
| Admitted | 137 | 1,822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.5% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.7% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1085 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Life Pacific College | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life Pacific College | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,530 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $212 | $258 |
Diversity |
Life Pacific College | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 62% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Life Pacific College | Mount St. Mary's College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Life Pacific College | 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 Life Pacific College based on total student enrollment (2,440 students vs. 500 students)
Life Pacific College vs. Mount St. Mary's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life Pacific College or Mount St. Mary's College?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 148.8% more expensive to attend than Life Pacific College for in-state tuition ($45,388.00 vs. $18,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than Life Pacific College ($45,388.00 vs. $18,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Life Pacific College than Mount St. Mary's College ($22,395 vs. $28,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Life Pacific College are 30.9% lower than costs at Mount St. Mary's College ($10,100 vs. $13,217)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St. Mary's College than Life Pacific College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is 245.1% larger than aid received Life Pacific College ($33,604 vs. $9,737)
Life Pacific College vs. Mount St. Mary's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life Pacific College 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 Life Pacific College .
- The average SAT score at Mount St. Mary's College (915) is 14 points higher than at Life Pacific College (901)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Life Pacific College (18)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's College students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Life Pacific College (2.91)
- Life Pacific College has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Mount St. Mary's College (75.8%)
Life Pacific College vs. Mount St. Mary's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life Pacific College 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 Life Pacific College.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's College is higher than Life Pacific College (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Mount St. Mary's College earn on average $27,000 more per year than Life Pacific College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $32,000)
- Life Pacific College students graduate with a $4,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($20,530 vs. $25,000)
- Life Pacific College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($212 vs. $258)
- More Mount St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life Pacific College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/