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Penn State Marymount University Saint Thomas Aquinas College UHart CCSU Monmouth University Delaware Valley University Iona College College of Mount Saint Vincent Quinnipiac University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown UConn| University of Saint Joseph | Mount Saint Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Newburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 1,918 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #573 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | msmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $36,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $36,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $17,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $23,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $25,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
USJ | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 2,604 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 1075/1225 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
USJ | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
USJ | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
USJ | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 13% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| 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
- University of Saint Joseph is larger than than Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (1,992 students vs. 1,918 students)
USJ vs. Mount Saint Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Mount Saint Mary College?
- University of Saint Joseph is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Mount Saint Mary College for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at USJ than Mount Saint Mary College ($42,050.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Saint Mary College than USJ ($23,439 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 35.3% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($13,240 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Mount Saint Mary College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 12.2% larger than aid received Mount Saint Mary College ($28,311 vs. $25,237)
USJ vs. Mount Saint Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Mount Saint Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Saint Mary College or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Mount Saint Mary College (982) is 50 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Mount Saint Mary College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Mount Saint Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College and USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $2,000 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $49,200)
- Mount Saint Mary College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Saint Mary College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount Saint Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/