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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | OC | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $244 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | OC | ||
| 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or OC?
- Mount St Mary's University is 80.6% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.6% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Oklahoma Christian University ($44,330.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Mount St. Mary's University ($20,237 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 72.9% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($8,280 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 105.4% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($36,155 vs. $17,601)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 105 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming OC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or OC? 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 OC and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $14,300 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $2,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,000)
- OC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/