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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Hazleton, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 510 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | |||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $12,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $19,920 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $10,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 714 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 650 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1060/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 52% | ||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| 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 Penn State Hazleton based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 510 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Penn State Hazleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Penn State Hazleton?
- Mount St Mary's University is 212.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Hazleton for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.9% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Penn State Hazleton ($45,660.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Hazleton than Mount St. Mary's University ($19,920 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Hazleton are 22.7% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,022 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Penn State Hazleton (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 238.9% larger than aid received Penn State Hazleton ($36,632 vs. $10,808)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Penn State Hazleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Penn State Hazleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Hazleton or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 61 points higher than at Penn State Hazleton (952)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Penn State Hazleton (21)
- Penn State Hazleton has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Penn State Hazleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Penn State Hazleton? 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 Hazleton and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Penn State Hazleton (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $800 more per year than Penn State Hazleton 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 Hazleton 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 Hazleton graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Hazleton 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/