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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Mt Sierra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Monrovia, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 130 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | mtsierra.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $14,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $14,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $13,779 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 0% |
Admission |
USD | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $42,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $439 |
Diversity |
USD | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 9% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
USD | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 0% | ||
Campus |
USD | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Mt Sierra College based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 130 students)
USD vs. Mt Sierra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Mt Sierra College?
- University of San Diego is 278.4% more expensive to attend than Mt Sierra College for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $14,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 278.4% higher at USD than Mt Sierra College ($53,810.00 vs. $14,220.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mt Sierra College are 23.4% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($13,779 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Mt Sierra College (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is ?% larger than aid received Mt Sierra College ($36,408 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Mt Sierra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt Sierra College or USD .
USD vs. Mt Sierra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or Mt Sierra 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 Mt Sierra College and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Mt Sierra College (75% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $24,500 more per year than Mt Sierra College graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $45,700)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $19,627 lower median federal student loan debt than Mt Sierra College graduates. ($22,904 vs. $42,531)
- USD graduates are paying $203 less per month on federal student loans than Mt Sierra College graduates. ($236 vs. $439)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mt Sierra College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/