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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Newburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,918 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #573 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | msmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $36,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $36,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $17,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $23,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $25,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 2,604 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1075/1225 | ||
| 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 | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,918 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Mount Saint Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Mount Saint Mary College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Mount Saint Mary College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Mount Saint Mary College ($44,330.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Saint Mary College than Mount St. Mary's University ($23,439 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 25.1% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($14,320 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Mount Saint Mary College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 43.3% larger than aid received Mount Saint Mary College ($36,155 vs. $25,237)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Mount Saint Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Mount Saint Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Saint Mary College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 31 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming Mount Saint Mary College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Mount Saint Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (76% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $49,200)
- Mount Saint Mary College and Mount St. Mary's University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Mount Saint Mary College and Mount St. Mary's University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/