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Saint Vincent College Stevenson University Maryland TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury St. Mary's Longwood University MMC University of Lynchburg RU| Mount St Mary's University | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | MBC | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | MBC | ||
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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 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,957 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or MBC?
- Mount St Mary's University is 40.2% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Mary Baldwin College ($44,330.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Mount St. Mary's University ($18,746 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 38.8% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($10,320 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 48.2% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($36,155 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 4 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC 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 vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or MBC? 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 MBC and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Mary Baldwin College (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $17,700 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $38,400)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/