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Saint Vincent College Stevenson University Maryland TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury St. Mary's USJ Longwood University MMC Penn State| Mount St Mary's University | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 2,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $40,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $40,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $28,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $30,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| 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 Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 2,189 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Delaware Valley University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Delaware Valley University for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Delaware Valley University ($45,660.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Delaware Valley University ($25,298 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware Valley University are 0% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($14,750 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 21.1% larger than aid received Delaware Valley University ($36,632 vs. $30,241)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 19 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Delaware Valley University? 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 Delaware Valley University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Delaware Valley University (76% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University and Mount St. Mary's University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Delaware Valley University and Mount St. Mary's University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware Valley University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/