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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | NCAT | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $299 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or NCAT?
- Mount St Mary's University is 1,152.3% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than North Carolina A & T State University ($44,330.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Mount St. Mary's University ($9,189 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 56% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($9,179 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 258.6% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($36,155 vs. $10,082)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 103 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (76% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $18,000 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $38,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/