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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,918 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #573 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,522 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,522 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,916 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,439 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,237 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,604 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1225 | 830/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount Saint Mary College | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary College | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 1,918 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or Youngstown State?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 250.8% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($36,522.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.1% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than Youngstown State University ($36,522.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Mount Saint Mary College ($11,900 vs. $23,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 78.9% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($10,016 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College than Youngstown State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 230.7% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($25,237 vs. $7,631)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Mount Saint Mary College .
- The average SAT score at Mount Saint Mary College (982) is 1 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Mount Saint Mary College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary College or Youngstown State? 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 Youngstown State and Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Saint Mary College is higher than Youngstown State University (55% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $37,700)
- Mount Saint Mary College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Saint Mary College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount Saint Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/