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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | EMU | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,334 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or EMU?
- Mount St Mary's University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Eastern Mennonite University ($44,330.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Mount St. Mary's University ($23,783 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 17% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,240 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 18.7% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($36,155 vs. $30,460)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 4 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming EMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or EMU? 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 EMU and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (76% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $12,200 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $2,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,450 vs. $26,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/