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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill Rutgers| Howard University | Mount Saint Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Newburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,918 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #573 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | msmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $36,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $36,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $17,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $23,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $25,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Howard | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 2,604 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Howard | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Howard | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,918 students)
Howard vs. Mount Saint Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Mount Saint Mary College?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($36,522.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than Howard University ($36,522.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Saint Mary College than Howard ($23,439 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 12.8% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($15,880 vs. $17,916)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Mount Saint Mary College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 25.8% larger than aid received Howard University ($25,237 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Mount Saint Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard 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 Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 123 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming Howard students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Mount Saint Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $49,200)
- Mount Saint Mary College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Saint Mary College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount Saint Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/