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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Houghton College | ||
| 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 833 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Houghton College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 178.8% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Houghton College ($44,330.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Mount St. Mary's University ($21,550 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 38.5% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($10,336 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 321% larger than aid received Houghton College ($36,155 vs. $8,587)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Houghton College (1110) is 97 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Houghton College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Houghton College (77%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Houghton College? 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 Houghton College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Houghton College (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/