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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lehman | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 12,894 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $4,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $9,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 20,954 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 11,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 55.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 860/1220 | ||
| 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 | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $105 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Lehman College is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 2,499 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Lehman?
- Mount St Mary's University is 558.9% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.9% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than CUNY Lehman College ($45,660.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Mount St. Mary's University ($4,076 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 47.7% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($14,750 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than CUNY Lehman College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 290.2% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($36,632 vs. $9,389)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 12 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 Lehman (3.2)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Lehman? 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 Lehman and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than CUNY Lehman College (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $15,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $26,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($105 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/