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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Chatham | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 2,387 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Chatham?
- Mount St Mary's University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Chatham University ($44,330.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Chatham ($24,379 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 12.6% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,719 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 32.3% larger than aid received Chatham University ($36,155 vs. $27,330)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Chatham University (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $19,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/