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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,440 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | la.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,388 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,388 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,217 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,717 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,604 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,405 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,822 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Mount St. Mary's College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 62% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's College | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Mount St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 2,440 students)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's College or University of Charleston?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 44.5% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($45,388.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than University of Charleston ($45,388.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Mount St. Mary's College ($21,308 vs. $28,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 29.6% lower than costs at Mount St. Mary's College ($10,200 vs. $13,217)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St. Mary's College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is 49.9% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($33,604 vs. $22,422)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's College or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Mount St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 79 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's College (915)
- Incoming University of Charleston 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 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Mount St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's College or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Mount St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Mount St. Mary's College (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mount St. Mary's College earn on average $13,800 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's College graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Mount St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/