College comparison

Alaska Pacific University vs Mount Saint Mary's University

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	Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK	Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA
Acceptance rateMount Saint Mary's University is more selective	96%	73%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	457	1,719
Avg net price	$21,616	$21,413
Median earnings (10 yr)Mount Saint Mary's University reports higher median earnings	$54,271	$72,379
Graduation rate	47%	53%
Median debt	$23,500	$25,949
Economic mobility	—	1.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Alaska Pacific University or Mount Saint Mary's University harder to get into?

Mount Saint Mary's University is more selective: Alaska Pacific University's acceptance rate is approximately 96% and Mount Saint Mary's University's is approximately 73% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Alaska Pacific University vs Mount Saint Mary's University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Alaska Pacific University and — at Mount Saint Mary's University. 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.