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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % 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 | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Edgewood College | ||
| 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,876 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Edgewood College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 32.1% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Edgewood College ($44,330.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Edgewood College ($24,379 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 18.2% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,120 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 86.2% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($36,155 vs. $19,418)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 37 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Edgewood College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Edgewood College (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/