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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | RU | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or RU?
- Mount St Mary's University is 443.5% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Radford University ($44,330.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Mount St. Mary's University ($17,105 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 35.5% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($10,567 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 271.5% larger than aid received Radford University ($36,155 vs. $9,733)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or RU? 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 RU and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Radford University (76% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $8,700 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- RU 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 RU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/