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UIW Cal State East Bay Cal State Fullerton California State University-Northridge NDNU San Jose State Fresno Pacific University Dominican| Mount St. Mary's College | Bethany College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's College | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,440 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | la.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's College | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,388 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,388 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,217 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,717 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,604 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's College | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,405 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 1,822 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's College | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $319 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's College | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 62% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's College | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's College | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St. Mary's College is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (2,440 students vs. 623 students)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's College or Bethany College?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 47.7% more expensive to attend than Bethany College for in-state tuition ($45,388.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than Bethany College ($45,388.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than Mount St. Mary's College ($17,605 vs. $28,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 11.1% lower than costs at Mount St. Mary's College ($11,900 vs. $13,217)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St. Mary's College as Bethany College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is 12% larger than aid received Bethany College ($33,604 vs. $30,005)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's College or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Mount St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at Mount St. Mary's College (915) is 8 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming Bethany College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Mount St. Mary's College (19)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's College students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- Mount St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Bethany College (64.9%)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's College or Bethany 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 Bethany College and Mount St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Mount St. Mary's College (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mount St. Mary's College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $44,000)
- Mount St. Mary's College students graduate with a $5,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,884)
- Mount St. Mary's College graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($258 vs. $319)
- More Mount St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/