Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Binghamton University BU Mason Penn State Harrisburg Saint Vincent College Stevenson University NYU Maryland TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury| Mount St Mary's University | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | psu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $14,624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Penn State York | ||
| 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 Penn State York based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 718 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Penn State York?
- Mount St Mary's University is 203.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.3% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Penn State York ($44,330.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Mount St. Mary's University ($18,910 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York 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 York (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 328.4% larger than aid received Penn State York ($36,155 vs. $8,440)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State York (1050) is 37 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Penn State York students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Penn State York? 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 York and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Penn State York (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $800 more per year than Penn State York 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 York 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 York graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/