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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Alfred University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 1,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #292 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $38,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $38,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $14,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $26,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $28,371 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 7,761 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 3,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 48.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Alfred University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 1,843 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Alfred University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $38,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Alfred University ($45,660.00 vs. $38,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Alfred University ($25,298 vs. $26,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 3.6% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($14,240 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Alfred University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 29.1% larger than aid received Alfred University ($36,632 vs. $28,371)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Alfred University (1057) is 44 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Alfred University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Alfred University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Alfred University (48.3%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Alfred 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 Alfred University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Alfred University (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $45,700)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/