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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1066/1253 | ||
| 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 | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Alvernia University | ||
| 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 2,485 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Alvernia University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $41,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Alvernia University ($45,660.00 vs. $41,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Alvernia University ($25,298 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 2.3% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($14,750 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Alvernia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 28% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($36,632 vs. $28,611)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 15 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Alvernia 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 Alvernia University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Alvernia University (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,800)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/