College comparison

Mount Saint Mary's University vs Southern California Institute of Architecture

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA	Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA
Acceptance rateMount Saint Mary's University is more selective	73%	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,719	236
Avg net price	$21,413	$43,923
Median earnings (10 yr)Mount Saint Mary's University reports higher median earnings	$72,379	$71,909
Graduation rate	53%	71%
Median debt	$25,949	—
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Mount Saint Mary's University or Southern California Institute of Architecture harder to get into?

Mount Saint Mary's University is more selective: Mount Saint Mary's University's acceptance rate is approximately 73% and Southern California Institute of Architecture's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Mount Saint Mary's University vs Southern California Institute of Architecture?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Mount Saint Mary's University and — at Southern California Institute of Architecture. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.