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Overview |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | SU | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,877 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #650 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountsaintvincent.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,084 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,566 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,465 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,080 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 943/1216 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | SU | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 48% | ||
Campus |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than College of Mount Saint Vincent based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,877 students)
College of Mount Saint Vincent vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Mount Saint Vincent or SU?
- College of Mount Saint Vincent is 16.9% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at College of Mount Saint Vincent than Shenandoah University ($39,500.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Mount Saint Vincent than SU ($17,084 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 20.2% lower than costs at College of Mount Saint Vincent ($11,230 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than College of Mount Saint Vincent (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount Saint Vincent students is 43% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($33,566 vs. $23,467)
College of Mount Saint Vincent vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Mount Saint Vincent or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or College of Mount Saint Vincent .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 99 points higher than at College of Mount Saint Vincent (906)
- Incoming SU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at College of Mount Saint Vincent (20)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at College of Mount Saint Vincent (3.14)
- College of Mount Saint Vincent has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than SU (80.4%)
College of Mount Saint Vincent vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Mount Saint Vincent or SU? 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 SU and College of Mount Saint Vincent.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount Saint Vincent is higher than Shenandoah University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from College of Mount Saint Vincent earn on average $8,100 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount Saint Vincent graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount Saint Vincent graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Mount Saint Vincent students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/