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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,918 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #573 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,522 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,522 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,916 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,439 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,237 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,604 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1225 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary College | Salve Regina 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,918 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 23.9% more expensive to attend than Mount Saint Mary College for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Salve Regina University than Mount Saint Mary College ($45,250.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Saint Mary College than Salve Regina University ($23,439 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salve Regina University are 8.6% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($16,500 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Mount Saint Mary College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Mount Saint Mary College ($26,787 vs. $25,237)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Mount Saint Mary College .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary College or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (73% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,200)
- Mount Saint Mary College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Saint Mary College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/