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Saint Vincent College Stevenson University Maryland TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury Campbell University St. Mary's NC State Longwood University MMC| Mount St Mary's University | Meredith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Meredith | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Meredith | ||
| 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 Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,587 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Meredith?
- Mount St Mary's University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Meredith for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Meredith College ($44,330.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Mount St. Mary's University ($23,259 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 14.2% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,544 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Meredith College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Meredith College ($36,155 vs. $29,825)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 23 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Meredith? 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 Meredith and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Meredith College (76% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College and Mount St. Mary's University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Meredith College and Mount St. Mary's University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/