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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | ASU | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | ASU | ||
| 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
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or ASU?
- Mount St Mary's University is 945% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Appalachian State University ($44,330.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Mount St. Mary's University ($13,084 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 23.6% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($11,582 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 385.8% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($36,155 vs. $7,443)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 144 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming ASU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or ASU? 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 ASU and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Appalachian State University (76% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $14,500 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/