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Saint Vincent College Stevenson University Maryland TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury St. Mary's Longwood University MMC University of Lynchburg Elizabethtown College| Mount St Mary's University | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | LRC | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 2,618 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $31,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $31,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $13,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $24,638 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $21,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 2,063 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 1,601 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1055/1235 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | LRC | ||
| 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
- La Roche College is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (2,618 students vs. 2,499 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or LRC?
- Mount St Mary's University is 42.9% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than La Roche College ($45,660.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Roche College than Mount St. Mary's University ($24,638 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 11.2% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,268 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than La Roche College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 73.1% larger than aid received La Roche College ($36,632 vs. $21,167)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 74 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or LRC? 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 LRC and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than La Roche College (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $11,800 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College and Mount St. Mary's University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- La Roche College and Mount St. Mary's University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/