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Overview |
CCSU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $44,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $44,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $14,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $24,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $36,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 4,346 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 3,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CCSU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 2,456 students)
CCSU vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 585.2% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Central Connecticut State University ($44,330.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Mount St. Mary's University ($17,088 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 14.9% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,464 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 482% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($36,155 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Mount St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's University or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 2 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Mount St. Mary's University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mount St. Mary's University and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Central Connecticut State University (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $7,100 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/