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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | PC | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #371 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $269 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 1,136 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or PC?
- Mount St Mary's University is 13.6% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $40,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Presbyterian College ($45,660.00 vs. $40,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Mount St. Mary's University ($20,058 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 16% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,713 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 1.7% larger than aid received Mount St Mary's University ($37,241 vs. $36,632)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 69 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming PC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or PC? 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 PC and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Presbyterian College (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $8,400 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,700)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,108)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/