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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $286 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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 Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,324 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Cedar Crest College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 3% more expensive to attend than Cedar Crest College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Cedar Crest College ($44,330.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Mount St. Mary's University ($23,500 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 12.6% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,722 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 11.5% larger than aid received Cedar Crest College ($36,155 vs. $32,415)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 45 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Cedar Crest College (76% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,800)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,750)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($268 vs. $286)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/