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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | OWU | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 1,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #369 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $51,771 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $51,771 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $14,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $23,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $42,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1105/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 1,452 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($51,771.00 vs. $45,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at OWU than Mount St Mary's University ($51,771.00 vs. $45,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Mount St. Mary's University ($23,826 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 3.7% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($14,226 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 16% larger than aid received Mount St Mary's University ($42,496 vs. $36,632)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than OWU (50.7%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or OWU? 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 OWU and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $6,500 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $49,600)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/