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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| 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 University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 2,394 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or University of Lynchburg?
- Mount St Mary's University is 28.5% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than University of Lynchburg ($44,330.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Mount St. Mary's University ($23,256 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 9.6% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,060 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 49.8% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($36,155 vs. $24,138)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 1 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than University of Lynchburg (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $9,700 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,400)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/