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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College Marymount University VCU Saint Thomas Aquinas College Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP Iona College CNU| Mount Saint Mary College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | SU | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,918 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #573 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,522 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,522 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,916 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,439 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,237 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,604 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1225 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount Saint Mary College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 13% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,918 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or SU?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($36,522.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than Shenandoah University ($36,522.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Saint Mary College than SU ($23,439 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 59.5% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($11,230 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Mount Saint Mary College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 7.5% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($25,237 vs. $23,467)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Mount Saint Mary College .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 23 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 SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than SU (80.4%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary College or SU? 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 SU and Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Saint Mary College is higher than Shenandoah University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary College earn on average $900 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Mount Saint Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/