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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | ONU | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 3,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $26,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $26,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 3,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1173/1376 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,042 students vs. 2,499 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or ONU?
- Mount St Mary's University is 25.1% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Ohio Northern University ($45,660.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than ONU ($25,298 vs. $26,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 11.7% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,200 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 40.2% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($36,632 vs. $26,120)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 145 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming ONU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or ONU? 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 ONU and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Ohio Northern University (76% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $56,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/