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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 UVA State University of New York at New Paltz Mercy Mount St. Mary's University The College of Saint Rose| Mount Saint Mary College | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | SVU | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,820 | $19,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,820 | $19,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,820 | $9,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,588 | $25,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,222 | $7,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,229 | 1,101 | ||
| Admitted | 1,838 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.5% | 99.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1255 | 943/1253 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $244 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary College | SVU | ||
| 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
- Mount Saint Mary College is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 967 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or SVU?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 101.2% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($39,820.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.2% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than Southern Virginia University ($39,820.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Saint Mary College than SVU ($24,588 vs. $25,440)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 100.7% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($9,376 vs. $18,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Mount Saint Mary College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 250.1% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($27,222 vs. $7,775)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Mount Saint Mary College .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 59 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming SVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman Mount Saint Mary College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.6%) than Mount Saint Mary College (82.5%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary College or SVU? 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 SVU and Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Saint Mary College is higher than Southern Virginia University (55% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary College earn on average $8,600 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More Mount Saint Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/