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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Otterbein 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Otterbein University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 31.1% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Otterbein University ($44,330.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Mount St. Mary's University ($22,661 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 19.5% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($11,988 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 50.3% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($36,155 vs. $24,060)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 107 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Otterbein University (76% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,800)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/