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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Ohio University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 232% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Ohio University Main Campus ($44,330.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Mount St. Mary's University ($20,207 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 16.1% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,336 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 284% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($36,155 vs. $9,416)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 95 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (76% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/