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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 852/1092 | ||
| 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 | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $51,000 | ||
| 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 | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Holy Family 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
- Holy Family University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Holy Family University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 40.7% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Holy Family University ($44,330.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Mount St. Mary's University ($12,379 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 1.3% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($14,320 vs. $14,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Holy Family University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 42.8% larger than aid received Holy Family University ($36,155 vs. $25,316)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 98 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Holy Family 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 Holy Family University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Holy Family University (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Holy Family University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,000)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family 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/