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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $250 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Hamline 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
- Hamline University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Hamline University than Mount St Mary's University ($45,540.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Mount St. Mary's University ($23,021 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 27.7% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($11,213 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Hamline University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Hamline University ($36,155 vs. $33,013)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 114 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Hamline 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 Hamline University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Hamline University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Hamline University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $55,100)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University 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/