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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Nazareth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nazareth College is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Nazareth College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Nazareth College ($44,330.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Nazareth College ($24,379 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 6.1% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($14,320 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Nazareth College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 59.8% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($36,155 vs. $22,625)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Nazareth College (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,900)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $501 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,501)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/