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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Capital University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Capital University | ||
| 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
- Capital University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Capital University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Capital University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Capital University ($44,330.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Capital University ($24,379 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 16.3% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,308 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 27% larger than aid received Capital University ($36,155 vs. $28,469)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 120 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Capital 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 Capital University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Capital University (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,300)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/