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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | King College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | King College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | King 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 King College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,357 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or King College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 38.8% more expensive to attend than King College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than King College ($44,330.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King College than Mount St. Mary's University ($22,626 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 43.8% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($9,960 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 59.2% larger than aid received King College ($36,155 vs. $22,715)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 8 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming King College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than King College (60.8%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or King 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 King College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than King College (76% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $7,600 more per year than King College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,500)
- King College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- King College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/