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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Milligan | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1120/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 1,200 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Milligan?
- Mount St Mary's University is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Milligan University ($45,660.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Mount St. Mary's University ($21,463 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 84.4% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($8,000 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 28.4% larger than aid received Milligan University ($36,632 vs. $28,521)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 115 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Milligan (70.3%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Milligan? 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 Milligan and Mount St. Mary's University.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/