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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Elon | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 7,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $44,029 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $44,029 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $14,478 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $41,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $17,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 18,791 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 12,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1143/1305 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Elon | ||
| 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
- Elon University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 2,499 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Elon?
- Mount St Mary's University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Elon University ($45,660.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Elon ($25,298 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 1.9% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($14,478 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 109.1% larger than aid received Elon University ($36,632 vs. $17,523)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 198 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Elon students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Elon (67.3%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Elon? 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 Elon and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Mount St Mary's University (82% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $100 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $56,100)
- Elon University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/