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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,918 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #573 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,522 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,522 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,916 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,439 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,237 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,604 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1225 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount Saint Mary College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $217 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 1,918 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 416.6% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($36,522.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than SUNY at Albany ($36,522.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Mount Saint Mary College ($17,714 vs. $23,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 14.9% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($15,598 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College than SUNY at Albany (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 119.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($25,237 vs. $11,485)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Mount Saint Mary College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 109 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman Mount Saint Mary College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary College or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $6,600 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $49,200)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $4,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($21,065 vs. $26,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/