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Overview |
Coe College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 2,499 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #341 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,226 | $45,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,226 | $45,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,336 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,940 | $25,298 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,772 | $36,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,171 | 5,422 | ||
| Admitted | 5,068 | 3,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $268 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Coe College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Coe 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 Coe College based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 1,278 students)
Coe College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Coe College is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($52,226.00 vs. $45,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Coe College than Mount St Mary's University ($52,226.00 vs. $45,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Mount St. Mary's University ($20,940 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 30.1% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($11,336 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Mount St Mary's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 19.5% larger than aid received Mount St Mary's University ($43,772 vs. $36,632)
Coe College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coe 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 Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 113 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Coe College (70.7%)
Coe College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Coe College (76% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $2,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,105)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($268 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/