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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Bryn Athyn, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 285 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | brynathyn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $25,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $25,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $13,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $21,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $17,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 579 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 980/1253 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Bryn Athyn College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 285 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Bryn Athyn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Bryn Athyn College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 76.3% more expensive to attend than Bryn Athyn College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $25,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.3% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church ($44,330.00 vs. $25,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church than Mount St. Mary's University ($21,305 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church are 6.5% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,449 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 104% larger than aid received Bryn Athyn College of the New Church ($36,155 vs. $17,720)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Bryn Athyn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Bryn Athyn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Athyn College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 61 points higher than at Bryn Athyn College (952)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Bryn Athyn College (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Bryn Athyn College (2.87)
- Bryn Athyn College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Bryn Athyn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Bryn Athyn College? 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 Bryn Athyn College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (76% vs. 30%)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Athyn College 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/