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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,918 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #573 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,522 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,522 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,916 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,439 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,237 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,604 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1225 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 1,918 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 38.6% more expensive to attend than Mount Saint Mary College for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Mount Saint Mary College ($50,624.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Saint Mary College than Widener University-Main Campus ($23,439 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 17.9% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($15,200 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College than Widener University Main Campus (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 28.4% larger than aid received Mount Saint Mary College ($32,412 vs. $25,237)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Mount Saint Mary College .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 50 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary College or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Saint Mary College is higher than Widener University Main Campus (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $10,300 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $49,200)
- Mount Saint Mary College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Saint Mary College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/