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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | DeSales 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
- DeSales University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or DeSales University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than DeSales University ($44,330.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than DeSales University ($24,379 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 6.1% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,500 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 29.9% larger than aid received DeSales University ($36,155 vs. $27,824)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 41 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than DeSales University (76% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $5,000 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University and Mount St. Mary's University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- DeSales 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 DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/