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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,440 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | la.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,388 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,388 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,217 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,717 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,604 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,405 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,822 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 890/1122 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 62% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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
- Mount St. Mary's College is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (2,440 students vs. 1,140 students)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte for in-state tuition ($45,388.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($45,388.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St. Mary's College than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($28,717 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St. Mary's College are 12.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($13,217 vs. $14,876)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St. Mary's College as Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is 19.8% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($33,604 vs. $28,061)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Mount St. Mary's College .
- Mount St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Mount St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Mount St. Mary's College (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mount St. Mary's College earn on average $18,900 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $40,100)
- Mount St. Mary's College students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- Mount St. Mary's College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/