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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | UNCG | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $235 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | UNCG | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or UNCG?
- Mount St Mary's University is 902.5% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.4% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($44,330.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Mount St. Mary's University ($10,979 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 44.3% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($9,924 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 337.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($36,155 vs. $8,257)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 22 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $17,000 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $3,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($22,737 vs. $26,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($235 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/