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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Benedict | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Saint Joseph, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #287 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Benedict | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $11,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $28,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $37,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1055/1245 | ||
| 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 | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Benedict | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,343 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $272 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Benedict | ||
| 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 Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,470 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Saint Benedict Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Saint Benedict?
- College of Saint Benedict is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Saint Benedict than Mount St Mary's University ($50,950.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Saint Benedict ($24,379 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Benedict are 20.1% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($11,922 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as College of Saint Benedict (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 3% larger than aid received Mount St Mary's University ($37,252 vs. $36,155)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Saint Benedict Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Saint Benedict? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Benedict or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 105 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Saint Benedict Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Saint Benedict? 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 Saint Benedict and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Mount St Mary's University (81% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Saint Benedict graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $53,700)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $343 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,343)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/