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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 850/1100 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 2,104 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Carlow University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Carlow University ($44,330.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Mount St. Mary's University ($17,437 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 10% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,014 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 35.3% larger than aid received Carlow University ($36,155 vs. $26,713)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 41 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Carlow 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 Carlow University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Carlow University (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $41,900)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/