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Overview |
Wartburg College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Waverly, IA | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #654 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wartburg.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wartburg College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,740 | $44,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,740 | $44,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $14,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,683 | $24,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,157 | $36,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Wartburg College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 4,346 | ||
| Admitted | 2,708 | 3,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wartburg College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wartburg College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wartburg College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Wartburg College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Wartburg College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,444 students)
Wartburg College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wartburg College or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Wartburg College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Wartburg College than Mount St Mary's University ($46,740.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wartburg College than Mount St. Mary's University ($23,683 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wartburg College are 39.3% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($10,280 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Wartburg College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 0% larger than aid received Mount St Mary's University ($36,157 vs. $36,155)
Wartburg College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wartburg College or Mount St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's University or Wartburg College .
- The average SAT score at Wartburg College (1105) is 92 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Wartburg College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Wartburg College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Wartburg College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wartburg College or Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University and Wartburg College.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Wartburg College (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Wartburg College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/