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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or La Salle University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 35.8% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than La Salle University ($44,330.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Mount St. Mary's University ($17,552 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 1.6% lower than costs at La Salle University ($14,320 vs. $14,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as La Salle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 24.6% larger than aid received La Salle University ($36,155 vs. $29,025)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 23 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or La Salle University? 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 La Salle University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than La Salle University (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $56,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/