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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | LVC | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #316 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $48,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $48,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $28,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $35,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 2,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1093/1300 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | LVC | ||
| 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 2,142 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $45,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at LVC than Mount St Mary's University ($48,890.00 vs. $45,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than LVC ($25,298 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 4% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($14,750 vs. $15,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Lebanon Valley College ($36,632 vs. $35,346)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or LVC? 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 LVC and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Lebanon Valley College (76% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $8,600 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,500)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/