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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ithaca 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 2,499 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $45,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Ithaca College than Mount St Mary's University ($50,510.00 vs. $45,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Ithaca College ($25,298 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 8.7% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,750 vs. $16,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 14.9% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($36,632 vs. $31,876)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Ithaca College (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates of Mount St Mary's University and Ithaca College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($56,100 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/