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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $117 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or City College of New York?
- Mount St Mary's University is 539.7% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.9% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than CUNY City College ($44,330.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Mount St. Mary's University ($5,181 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 19.2% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($14,320 vs. $17,076)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as CUNY City College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 268.1% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($36,155 vs. $9,822)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 112 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than CUNY City College (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $6,300 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $14,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($11,400 vs. $26,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($117 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/