| The Master's University and Seminary vs. Mount Saint Mary's |
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|---|---|---|
#11 in Federal Region IX Universities #31 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #42 in Federal Region IX Universities #72 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$39,020 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$49,564 |
| cheaper$10,410 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,520 |
| Less$17,574 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$30,815 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier84.02% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter73.13% |
| Favorable45.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.99% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger2,860 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,312 |
| Larger1,908 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,731 |
| Larger952 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller581 |
| Larger780 | Online Student Population | Smaller201 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher68% | Graduate Rate | Lower53% |
| Higher12% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower4% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 869) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 556) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,950) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 271 | Number of faculty | 434 |
| Lower$72,745 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,207 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.