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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 3,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #202 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $50,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $50,272 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $16,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $40,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $27,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 6,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Bryant University | ||
| 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
- Bryant University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,592 students vs. 2,499 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($50,272.00 vs. $45,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Bryant University than Mount St Mary's University ($50,272.00 vs. $45,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Bryant University ($25,298 vs. $40,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 14.8% lower than costs at Bryant University ($14,750 vs. $16,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Bryant University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 33.4% larger than aid received Bryant University ($36,632 vs. $27,469)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman Bryant University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Bryant University (65.7%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Bryant 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 Bryant University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Mount St Mary's University (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $17,400 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $56,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/