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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Saint Vincent College Stevenson University Maryland VCU Mason TU UMBC| Mount St Mary's University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Longwood University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 406.5% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.4% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Longwood University ($44,330.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Mount St. Mary's University ($21,772 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 0% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($14,318 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 249.9% larger than aid received Longwood University ($36,155 vs. $10,332)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 28 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Longwood University (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longwood University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/