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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Arcadia than Mount St Mary's University ($46,430.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Arcadia ($24,379 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 4.4% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,720 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 16.9% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($36,155 vs. $30,934)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 91 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Arcadia University (76% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,400)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/