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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | JCU | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at JCU than Mount St Mary's University ($45,490.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than JCU ($24,379 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 8.5% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,200 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 18.9% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($36,155 vs. $30,415)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 114 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming JCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or JCU? 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 JCU and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than John Carroll University (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $56,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,939)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/