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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 | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | USMMA | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,918 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #573 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,522 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,522 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,916 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,439 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,237 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 11% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,604 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1225 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount Saint Mary College | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $67 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary College | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Saint Mary College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (1,918 students vs. 943 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or USMMA?
- Mount Saint Mary College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($36,522.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($36,522.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Mount Saint Mary College ($4,891 vs. $23,439)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (99% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 462.2% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($25,237 vs. $4,489)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Mount Saint Mary College .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 238 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary College or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Mount Saint Mary College.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $43,200 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $49,200)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $201 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($67 vs. $268)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/