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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,918 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #573 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,522 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,522 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,916 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,439 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,237 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,604 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1225 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Mount Saint Mary College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,918 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or University of Lynchburg?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($36,522.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than University of Lynchburg ($36,522.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Mount Saint Mary College ($23,256 vs. $23,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 37.2% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($13,060 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Mount Saint Mary College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 4.6% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($25,237 vs. $24,138)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Mount Saint Mary College .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 32 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming Mount Saint Mary College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Mount Saint Mary College (88.3%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary College or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Saint Mary College is higher than University of Lynchburg (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary College earn on average $2,800 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,400)
- Mount Saint Mary College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Saint Mary College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/