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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,820 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,820 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,820 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,588 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,222 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,229 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 1,838 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.5% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1255 | 1083/1310 | ||
| 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 | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary College | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (3,142 students vs. 2,246 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Mount Saint Mary College for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $39,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Arcadia than Mount Saint Mary College ($47,590.00 vs. $39,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Saint Mary College than Arcadia ($24,588 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 15.8% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($16,250 vs. $18,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Mount Saint Mary College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 25.8% larger than aid received Mount Saint Mary College ($34,234 vs. $27,222)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Mount Saint Mary College .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 122 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary College or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,400)
- Mount Saint Mary College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Saint Mary College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/