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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #505 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1010/1320 | ||
| 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 | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Caldwell University | ||
| 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 2,028 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Caldwell University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Caldwell University ($44,330.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Mount St. Mary's University ($20,612 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 6.9% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,399 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Caldwell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 19.6% larger than aid received Caldwell University ($36,155 vs. $30,231)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 44 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Caldwell 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 Caldwell University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Caldwell University (76% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/