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Los Angeles, CA · Glendora, CA
| Mount Saint Mary's University | Los Angeles Pacific University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $21,413/yr | $22,677/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,849/yr | $23,408/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,949 | $18,750 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,718/yr | $20,748/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,876/yr | $22,577/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $30,247/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $18,762/yr | $26,112/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $275/mo | $199/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,518/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,270/yr | $19,632/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,530/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $7,404/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $66,726/yr | $29,884/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $49,564/yr | $12,360/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $49,564/yr | $12,360/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 57% | 52% |
| Students taking federal loans | 68% | 74% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 73% | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 3,430 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 2,357 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 449 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Not considered | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | No data reported |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Required | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 53% | 21% |
| Freshmen who come back | 71% | 57% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $72,379/yr | No data reported |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $44,640–$114,343 | No data reported |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 61% | 47% |
| White students graduating | 52% | 0% |
| Black students graduating | 33% | 0% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 52% | 30% |
| Asian students graduating | 63% | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $61,335/yr | No data reported |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | No data reported |
| Graduate on time | 33% | 17% |
| Pell students who graduate | 52% | 13% |
| First-gen students who finish | 66% | No data reported |
| Low-income students who finish | 64% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | 46% | 21% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $67,516/yr | No data reported |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 49% · Psychology 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 9% | Health Professions 37% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 49% of degrees | Health Professions — 37% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 13% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Public Administration & Social Service — 5% of degrees | Psychology — 13% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 5% of degrees | Education — 12% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $99,457/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $83,475/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 2.8% | 0% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,719 | 1,483 |
| Students per professor | 8 : 1 | 24 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 581 | 196 |
| Average professor pay | $9,605/mo | $8,391/mo |
| Full-time professors | 30% | 8.9% |
| Fully online | No | Yes — fully online |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $35,520 | No data reported |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Glendora, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1925 | No data reported |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| Men | 7.9% | 17% |
| Women | 92% | 83% |
| White students | 8% | 21% |
| Black students | 6.5% | 18% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 57% | 47% |
| Asian students | 18% | 6.9% |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| Other / not reported | 8.3% | 3.6% |
| Special type | Women's college · Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 50% | No data reported |
| Part-time students | 6.3% | 52% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 85% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,438/yr | $1,909/yr |
| Endowment | $174.1M | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 601 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Other academic year |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Undenominational |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | No |
| Job placement for graduates | No | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.