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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,440 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | la.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,388 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,388 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,217 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,717 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,604 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,405 | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | 1,822 | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 916/1118 | ||
| 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 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $193 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 62% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (2,440 students vs. 1,508 students)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's College or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 33.2% more expensive to attend than MidAmerica Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($45,388.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($45,388.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St. Mary's College than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($28,717 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 34.2% lower than costs at Mount St. Mary's College ($9,848 vs. $13,217)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St. Mary's College than MidAmerica Nazarene University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is 47.7% larger than aid received MidAmerica Nazarene University ($33,604 vs. $22,757)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's College or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or Mount St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015) is 100 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's College (915)
- Incoming MidAmerica Nazarene University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's College (19)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- Mount St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's College or MidAmerica Nazarene University? 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and Mount St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's College is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Mount St. Mary's College earn on average $11,600 more per year than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,400)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/