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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Kings College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Kings College | ||
| 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,993 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Kings College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than King's College ($44,330.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Kings College ($24,379 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 2.3% lower than costs at King's College ($14,320 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as King's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 23.2% larger than aid received King's College ($36,155 vs. $29,352)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Kings 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 Kings College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than King's College (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $54,200)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/