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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,918 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #573 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,522 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,522 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,916 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,439 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,237 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,604 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1075/1225 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Mount Saint Mary College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary College | Alvernia University | ||
| 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
- Alvernia University is larger than than Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,918 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Mount Saint Mary College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Alvernia University than Mount Saint Mary College ($39,100.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Saint Mary College than Alvernia University ($23,439 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 27.7% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($14,030 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Mount Saint Mary College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Mount Saint Mary College ($25,757 vs. $25,237)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Mount Saint Mary College .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 16 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming Mount Saint Mary College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary College or Alvernia 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 Alvernia University and Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Saint Mary College is higher than Alvernia University (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,800)
- Mount Saint Mary College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Saint Mary College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount Saint Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/