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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Adelphi University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Adelphi University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Adelphi University ($44,330.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Adelphi University ($24,379 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 25.8% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($14,320 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Adelphi University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 25.4% larger than aid received Adelphi University ($36,155 vs. $28,826)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 81 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Adelphi University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Adelphi University? 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 Adelphi University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Adelphi University (76% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $56,100)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adelphi University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/