University of Mary (UMary) vs John Paul the Great Catholic University

Considering higher education options? Explore the distinct offerings of University of Mary and John Paul the Great Catholic University. With acceptance rates of 80% and 90%, respectively, both institutions welcome a diverse student body. While University of Mary boasts a larger undergraduate population, John Paul the Great Catholic University fosters a more intimate learning environment with smaller class sizes. Discover the nuances of their popular majors, including nursing, business, and education, and delve into the unique student life experiences each university offers. Compare graduation rates, tuition fees, and financial aid opportunities to make an informed decision. Our comprehensive comparison table provides valuable insights to help you find the institution that best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	John Paul the Great Catholic University	University of Mary
Overview
Location	Escondido, California	Bismarck, North Dakota
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Quarter	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	71.0%	77.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	78.9%	78.8%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $45
SAT range	1068 - 1288	N/A
ACT range	19 - 24	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	26.0%
Students submitting ACT score	14.0%
Total number of applicants	279	1,532
Total number of admissions given out	220	1,207
Admitted students who chose to enroll	112	510
Yield rate	50.9%	42.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$47,743	$35,370
Average net price	$28,787	$19,474
Tuition	$27,000	$18,340
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $3,690 Meal plan: $4,300
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $16,736	100.0% Average amount $11,954
Students receiving federal student loan	86.0% Average amount $5,232	65.0% Average amount $5,176
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $5,000	20.0% Average amount $10,222

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	292 Men 50.3% Women 49.7%	2,579 Men 41.5% Women 58.5%
Graduate students	N/A	1,215 Men 30.4% Women 69.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	64.5%
International students	2.0%	0.1%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	229	1,325
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	North Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin California Montana

Academics
Popular study areas	Communication and Journalism Business Liberal Arts	Health Professions Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	61.9%	64.3%
Dropout rate	38.1%	31.5%
Transferred out	N/A	2.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,428 Year 2: $25,658 Year 3: $28,991	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,755 Year 2: $94,408 Year 3: $91,441 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,785 Year 2: $60,230 Year 3: $65,123 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,166 Year 2: $54,359 Year 3: $62,069 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,298 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $59,512 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,302 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,222 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,750 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: N/A Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,621 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,370 Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: N/A

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