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Dominican-California vs Mount Saint Mary's University

Dominican University of California and Mount Saint Mary's University, both located in California, offer distinct educational experiences. Dominican University, with an acceptance rate of 75%, is a private Catholic university known for its liberal arts and sciences programs, while Mount Saint Mary's, with an acceptance rate of 80%, is a private Catholic university with a focus on business, nursing, and education. While both universities have diverse student bodies, Dominican's student population is slightly larger, with over 2,000 undergraduate students compared to Mount Saint Mary's 1,500. Additionally, Dominican boasts a higher graduation rate, with 65% of students completing their degrees within six years, compared to Mount Saint Mary's 58%. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more key differences between these two institutions and make an informed decision about which university aligns best with your academic goals and preferences.
Dominican University of California logo

Dominican University of California

 		Mount Saint Mary's University logo

Mount Saint Mary's University

Overview

Location San Rafael, California Los Angeles, California
Campus setting City: Small City: Large
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 81.0% 73.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation Catholic

Admission

Acceptance rate 92.9% 90.1%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $50
SAT range 1063 - 1275 N/A
ACT range 20 - 25 N/A
Students submitting SAT score 8.0%
Students submitting ACT score 3.0%
Total number of applicants 1,981 1,710
Total number of admissions given out 1,841 1,541
Admitted students who chose to enroll 245 367
Yield rate 13.3% 23.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Not required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $71,124 $69,092
Average net price $45,001 $24,508
Tuition $47,190 $44,088
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $8,702
Meal plan: $7,070
$12,704
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 100.0%
Average amount $18,547 		100.0%
Average amount $32,202
Students receiving federal student loan 59.0%
Average amount $3,740 		64.0%
Average amount $5,327
Students taking out private loans 4.0%
Average amount $17,248 		2.0%
Average amount $18,656

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 1,249
Men 31.1% Women 68.9% 		1,930
Men 6.5% Women 93.5%
Graduate students 606
Men 24.4% Women 75.6% 		695
Men 21.3% Women 78.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Low
Out-of-state students 13.7% N/A
International students 6.1% 0.3%
Campus local/setting City: Small City: Large
Dormitory capacity 535 535
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from California Washington Arizona Pennsylvania Colorado N/A

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Health Professions
  • Business
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Health Professions
  • Psychology
  • Business
  • Social Sciences
  • Education
Students to faculty ratio 10:1 13:1
Institutional accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 77.4% 59.0%
Dropout rate 7.9% 11.3%
Transferred out 14.7% 27.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $89,815
  • Year 2: $88,637
  • Year 3: $119,084
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $78,819
  • Year 2: $73,949
  • Year 3: $96,621
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,951
  • Year 2: $46,087
  • Year 3: $59,715
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $39,600
  • Year 2: $42,682
  • Year 3: $49,637
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $26,556
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,264
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $35,325
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $36,982
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $40,581
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $71,427
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $80,705
  • Year 2: $82,440
  • Year 3: $96,293
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $84,742
  • Year 2: $81,662
  • Year 3: $95,637
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,666
  • Year 2: $82,440
  • Year 3: $89,999
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $69,340
  • Year 2: $67,660
  • Year 3: $71,416
Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,352
  • Year 2: $56,579
  • Year 3: $58,403
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $37,111
  • Year 2: $48,265
  • Year 3: $57,114
Education, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $51,166
  • Year 2: $52,385
  • Year 3: $52,068
Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $31,795
  • Year 2: $31,133
  • Year 3: $47,471
Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $31,589
  • Year 2: $22,871
  • Year 3: $41,309
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $30,665
  • Year 2: $25,194
  • Year 3: $30,097

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