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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Union College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | ucollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $25,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $25,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $23,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $15,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 940 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 980/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Union College | ||
| 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 694 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Union College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 71% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $25,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Union College ($44,330.00 vs. $25,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Mount St. Mary's University ($23,462 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 84.8% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($7,750 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Union College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 136.4% larger than aid received Union College ($36,155 vs. $15,293)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Union College (1050) is 37 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Union College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Union 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 Union College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Union College (76% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,200)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/