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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Mount St Mary's University is 17% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($44,330.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($24,379 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 31% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,320 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 39.2% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($36,155 vs. $25,979)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $40,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,900)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/