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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Suffolk University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 6,734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | suffolk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Suffolk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $42,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $42,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $18,482 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $32,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $27,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Suffolk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 9,699 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 8,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Suffolk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Suffolk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $59,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Suffolk University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Suffolk University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Suffolk 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
- Suffolk University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Suffolk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Suffolk University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Suffolk University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Suffolk University ($44,330.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Suffolk University ($24,379 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 29.1% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($14,320 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Suffolk University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 29.8% larger than aid received Suffolk University ($36,155 vs. $27,856)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Suffolk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Suffolk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Suffolk University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Suffolk University (1024) is 11 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Suffolk University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Suffolk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Suffolk 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 Suffolk University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Suffolk University (76% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $56,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Suffolk University 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/