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UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UIW UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Texas Tech Texas State UNT SHSU| Mount St. Mary's College | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's College | HBU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,440 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | la.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's College | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,388 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,388 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,217 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,717 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,604 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's College | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,405 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 1,822 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's College | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $249 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's College | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 62% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's College | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's College | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 2,440 students)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's College or HBU?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 32.5% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($45,388.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than Houston Baptist University ($45,388.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Mount St. Mary's College ($19,515 vs. $28,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 44.8% lower than costs at Mount St. Mary's College ($9,130 vs. $13,217)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St. Mary's College as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is 24.9% larger than aid received Houston Baptist University ($33,604 vs. $26,908)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's College or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Mount St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 145 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's College (915)
- Incoming HBU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's College (19)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Mount St. Mary's College (75.8%)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's College or HBU? 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 HBU and Mount St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's College is higher than Houston Baptist University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mount St. Mary's College earn on average $7,400 more per year than HBU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $51,600)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $834 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More Mount St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU 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/