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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | CBU | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 2,043 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or CBU?
- Mount St Mary's University is 22.4% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Christian Brothers University ($45,660.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Mount St. Mary's University ($17,068 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 37.5% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($10,731 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 26% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($36,632 vs. $29,076)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 92 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming CBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or CBU? 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 CBU and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Christian Brothers University (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $5,500 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $50,600)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/