Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Saint Vincent College Stevenson University Maryland TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury St. Mary's Longwood University MMC University of Lynchburg Elizabethtown College| Mount St Mary's University | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $30,408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | LGCNHS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | LGCNHS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $191 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | LGCNHS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | LGCNHS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 56% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,775 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or LGCNHS?
- Mount St Mary's University is 45.8% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($44,330.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than LGCNHS ($24,379 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 30.2% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($11,000 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 489.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($36,155 vs. $6,133)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Mount St. Mary's University.
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $4,800 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($191 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/