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CofC Saint Vincent College Stevenson University Maryland TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson| Mount St Mary's University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | CSU | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or CSU?
- Mount St Mary's University is 50.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Charleston Southern University ($44,330.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Mount St. Mary's University ($17,536 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 27.3% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($11,250 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 36.9% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($36,155 vs. $26,417)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 17 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or CSU? 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 CSU and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Charleston Southern University (76% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $16,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $39,800)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/