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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Castleton State College | ||
| 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 2,363 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Castleton State College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 274.7% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.9% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Castleton State College ($44,330.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Mount St. Mary's University ($16,791 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 15.4% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,404 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Castleton State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 178% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($36,155 vs. $13,007)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 54 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Castleton State College (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $18,500 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/