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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 | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $28,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $28,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $13,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $19,843 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 1,787 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lees-McRae 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 Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 839 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Lees-McRae College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 58.6% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Lees McRae College ($45,660.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Lees-McRae College ($25,298 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 7.4% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,730 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 84.6% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($36,632 vs. $19,843)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Lees-McRae 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 Lees-McRae College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Lees McRae College (76% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $21,800 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/