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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Elms College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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 | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 24% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Elms 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 Elms College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,275 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Elms College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($44,330.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Mount St. Mary's University ($23,498 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 3.6% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($14,320 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 33.4% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($36,155 vs. $27,109)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 37 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Elms College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Elms 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 Elms College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (76% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Elms 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 Elms College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/