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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU Saint Vincent College VCU UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | Mount St Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $44,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $44,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $14,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $24,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $36,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 4,346 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Howard | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,456 students)
Howard vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 44.9% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Howard University ($44,330.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Howard ($24,379 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 10.9% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,320 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 80.2% larger than aid received Howard University ($36,155 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard 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 Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 92 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Howard students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Howard University (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,800)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/