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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Eastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Eastern University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Eastern University ($44,330.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Eastern University ($24,379 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 15.3% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,424 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Eastern University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 41.6% larger than aid received Eastern University ($36,155 vs. $25,542)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 13 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Eastern 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 Eastern University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Eastern University (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $45,900)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/