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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 1,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $54,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $54,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $27,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $42,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 5,045 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 2,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $299 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Allegheny College | ||
| 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 Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 1,231 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 18.9% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $45,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Allegheny College than Mount St Mary's University ($54,300.00 vs. $45,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Allegheny College ($25,298 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 6.9% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,796 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 16.5% larger than aid received Mount St Mary's University ($42,682 vs. $36,632)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Mount St Mary's University (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $900 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $55,200)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/