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Saint Vincent College Stevenson University Maryland TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury St. Mary's Longwood University MMC USD University of Lynchburg| Mount St Mary's University | Augustana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 2,158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $38,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $38,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $9,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $25,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $27,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 3,330 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 1,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 59.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1075/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Augustana University | ||
| 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 2,158 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Augustana University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $38,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Augustana University ($45,660.00 vs. $38,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Mount St. Mary's University ($25,280 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 55.8% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($9,470 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 31.2% larger than aid received Augustana University ($36,632 vs. $27,925)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 151 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Augustana 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 Augustana University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Augustana University (76% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,800)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/