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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $42,200 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Mount St Mary's University is 474.5% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.2% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($44,330.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Mount St. Mary's University ($20,205 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 14.2% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,542 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 315.7% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($36,155 vs. $8,697)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 58 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $42,200)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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/