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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Queens College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 17,001 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #409 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $6,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $7,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 22,324 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 15,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1040/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $113 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Queens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Queens College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 539.7% more expensive to attend than Queens College 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 Queens College ($44,330.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Mount St. Mary's University ($6,434 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 8.6% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($14,320 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as CUNY Queens College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 356.1% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($36,155 vs. $7,927)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 97 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Queens 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 Queens College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than CUNY Queens College (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($11,000 vs. $26,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($113 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/