College comparison

Mount Saint Mary's University vs University of the Pacific

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	University of the Pacific Stockton, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of the Pacific is more selective	73%	71%
SAT (25–75)	—	1183–1480
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,719	3,204
Avg net price	$21,413	$25,447
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Los Angeles, CA	Stockton, CA

Quick answers

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

University of the Pacific is more selective: Mount Saint Mary's University's acceptance rate is approximately 73% and University of the Pacific's is approximately 71% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Mount Saint Mary's University and 1183–1480 at University of the Pacific. 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.