College comparison

Mount Saint Mary's University vs University of the West

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 West Rosemead, CA
Acceptance rateMount Saint Mary's University is more selective	73%	100%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,719	32
Avg net price	$21,413	$6,845
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Los Angeles, CA	Rosemead, CA

Quick answers

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

Mount Saint Mary's University is more selective: Mount Saint Mary's University's acceptance rate is approximately 73% and University of the West's is approximately 100% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

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