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Marymount University Saint Thomas Aquinas College CUW UWM CMA Iona College College of Mount Saint Vincent Alverno College Mount Mary College Hartwick College Centenary University Lake Forest College| Mount Saint Mary College | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | Stritch | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,918 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #573 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,522 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,522 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,916 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,439 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,237 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,604 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1225 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary College | Stritch | ||
| 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
- Mount Saint Mary College is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (1,918 students vs. 1,332 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or Stritch?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($36,522.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than Cardinal Stritch University ($36,522.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Mount Saint Mary College ($20,002 vs. $23,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 101.3% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($8,900 vs. $17,916)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College as Cardinal Stritch University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 13.6% larger than aid received Mount Saint Mary College ($28,670 vs. $25,237)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Mount Saint Mary College .
- The average SAT score at Cardinal Stritch University (1028) is 46 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 Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Mount Saint Mary College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Mount Saint Mary College (88.3%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary College or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Saint Mary College is the same as at Cardinal Stritch University (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $49,200)
- Mount Saint Mary College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Saint Mary College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount Saint Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/