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UIW Wingate University ECU Newberry College Cal State East Bay Catawba College Cal State Fullerton California State University-Northridge BAC NDNU San Jose State Methodist| Mount St. Mary's College | Barton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's College | Barton College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Wilson, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,440 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | #949 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | la.edu | barton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's College | Barton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,388 | $34,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,388 | $34,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,217 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,717 | $23,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,604 | $23,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's College | Barton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,405 | 2,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,822 | 2,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mount St. Mary's College | Barton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's College | Barton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's College | Barton College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 62% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's College | Barton College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's College | Barton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Barton College based on total student enrollment (2,440 students vs. 1,265 students)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Barton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's College or Barton College?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Barton College for in-state tuition ($45,388.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than Barton College ($45,388.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barton College than Mount St. Mary's College ($23,443 vs. $28,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 19.1% lower than costs at Mount St. Mary's College ($11,100 vs. $13,217)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St. Mary's College as Barton College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is 43.4% larger than aid received Barton College ($33,604 vs. $23,431)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Barton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's College or Barton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barton College or Mount St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at Barton College (959) is 44 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's College (915)
- Incoming Barton College 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 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Mount St. Mary's College (75.8%)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Barton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's College or Barton 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 Barton College and Mount St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's College is the same as at Barton College (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mount St. Mary's College earn on average $20,300 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $38,700)
- Mount St. Mary's College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/