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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 5,374 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $35,878 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $35,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $9,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $27,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $19,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 5,382 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 3,381 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cedarville 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (5,374 students vs. 2,499 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Cedarville University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 27.3% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Cedarville University ($45,660.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Cedarville University ($25,298 vs. $27,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 62.2% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($9,094 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 83.7% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($36,632 vs. $19,938)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 156 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Cedarville University (62.8%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Cedarville University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/