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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mason | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 2,499 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Mason?
- Mount St Mary's University is 352.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than George Mason University ($45,660.00 vs. $35,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Mount St. Mary's University ($18,900 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 2.7% lower than costs at George Mason University ($14,750 vs. $15,151)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than George Mason University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 223.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($36,632 vs. $11,311)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 140 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Mason students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Mason? 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 Mason and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than George Mason University (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $56,100)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/