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Saint Vincent College Stevenson University University of Lynchburg Maryland TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury Longwood University EMU St. Mary's MMC| Mount St Mary's University | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | BC | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,421 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or BC?
- Mount St Mary's University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Bridgewater College ($44,330.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Mount St. Mary's University ($19,332 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 3.5% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,830 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($36,155 vs. $34,142)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 21 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or BC? 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 BC and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Bridgewater College (76% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $13,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/