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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1095/1330 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,295 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 188.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($44,330.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Erie Behrend College than Mount St. Mary's University ($21,968 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Erie Behrend College are 10.3% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,984 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Penn State Erie Behrend College (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 273.3% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($36,155 vs. $9,685)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Erie Behrend College (1054) is 41 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Penn State Erie Behrend College (76% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $800 more per year than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $55,300)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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/