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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1030/1245 | ||
| 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 | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point Park University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Point Park University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Point Park University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Point Park University ($44,330.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Point Park University ($24,379 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 17% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,240 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Point Park University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 40.3% larger than aid received Point Park University ($36,155 vs. $25,771)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Point Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point Park University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 18 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Point Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Point Park 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 Point Park University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Point Park University (76% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $40,800)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/