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Saint Vincent College Stevenson University Maryland TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury St. Mary's Longwood University MMC University of Lynchburg WLC| Mount St Mary's University | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | BLC | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $29,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $29,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $19,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $20,192 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 449 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1000/1260 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | BLC | ||
| 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 902 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or BLC?
- Mount St Mary's University is 55.9% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.9% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Bethany Lutheran College ($45,660.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Mount St. Mary's University ($19,456 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 78.4% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($8,270 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 81.4% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($36,632 vs. $20,192)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 61 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming BLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than BLC (51%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or BLC? 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 BLC and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $18,800 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/