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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1053/1238 | ||
| 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 | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lycoming College | ||
| 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 Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,059 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Lycoming College than Mount St Mary's University ($44,544.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Mount St. Mary's University ($19,697 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 0.9% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($14,186 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Mount St Mary's University ($42,509 vs. $36,155)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 21 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Lycoming 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 Lycoming College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Lycoming College (76% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,800)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/