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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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 | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Gannon 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
- Gannon University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Gannon University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 24.5% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Gannon University ($44,330.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Mount St. Mary's University ($22,200 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 7.6% lower than costs at Gannon University ($14,320 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 38.1% larger than aid received Gannon University ($36,155 vs. $26,172)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 22 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Gannon 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 Gannon University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Gannon University (76% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $52,900)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/