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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $249 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 31% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Liberty University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 107.4% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.4% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Liberty University ($44,330.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Liberty University ($24,379 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 16% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,350 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 189.9% larger than aid received Liberty University ($36,155 vs. $12,471)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 57 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Liberty 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 Liberty University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Liberty University (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $17,000 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $1,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($249 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/