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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 840/940 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $214 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 656 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Wilberforce University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 268.8% more expensive to attend than Wilberforce University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 268.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Wilberforce University ($44,330.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilberforce University than Mount St. Mary's University ($14,070 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 104.6% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($7,000 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Wilberforce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 285.4% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($36,155 vs. $9,380)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 251 points higher than at Wilberforce University (762)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Wilberforce University (16)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Wilberforce University (2.82)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Wilberforce University (45.1%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Wilberforce 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 Wilberforce University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Wilberforce University (76% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $19,900 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($20,750 vs. $26,000)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($214 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/