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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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 | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ashland College | ||
| 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
- Ashland University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Ashland College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 92.7% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.7% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Ashland University ($44,330.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Mount St. Mary's University ($20,342 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 25.2% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($11,440 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 97.7% larger than aid received Ashland University ($36,155 vs. $18,290)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 32 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Ashland 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 Ashland College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Ashland University (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $15,700 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $40,400)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/