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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Salve Regina University than Mount St Mary's University ($45,250.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Salve Regina University ($24,379 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 15.2% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($14,320 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 35% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($36,155 vs. $26,787)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Salve Regina University (76% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $54,300)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/