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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Springfield College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Springfield College ($44,330.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Springfield College ($24,379 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 4.4% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,720 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Springfield College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 27.4% larger than aid received Springfield College ($36,155 vs. $28,376)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 29 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Springfield 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 Springfield College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Springfield College (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/