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Marymount University Saint Thomas Aquinas College Iona College College of Mount Saint Vincent Hartwick College Centenary University University at Albany- SUNY State University of New York at New Paltz Mercy Mount St. Mary's University The College of Saint Rose UB| Mount Saint Mary College | Northwest Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | NCU | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,918 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #573 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,522 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,522 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,916 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,439 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,237 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,604 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1225 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary College | NCU | ||
| 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 NCU based on total student enrollment (1,918 students vs. 699 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or NCU?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 10.7% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($36,522.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than Northwest Christian University ($36,522.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Saint Mary College than NCU ($23,439 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 71% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($10,480 vs. $17,916)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College as Northwest Christian University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 22.3% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($25,237 vs. $20,642)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Mount Saint Mary College .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Christian University (992) is 10 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming Mount Saint Mary College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than NCU (66.8%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary College or NCU? 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 NCU and Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (100% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary College earn on average $3,300 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $2,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $26,000)
- NCU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Mount Saint Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/