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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | LHU | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | LHU | ||
| 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
- Lock Haven University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or LHU?
- Mount St Mary's University is 474.5% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.4% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Lock Haven University ($44,330.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 38.4% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($10,350 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($36,155 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 65 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or LHU? 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 LHU and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Lock Haven University (76% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $14,000 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $42,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/