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Randolph-Macon Saint Vincent College Stevenson University Maryland JMU SU TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury CNU Hollins College| Mount St Mary's University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Roanoke College | ||
| 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,826 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Roanoke College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 32.3% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Roanoke College ($44,330.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Roanoke College ($24,379 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 7.3% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($14,320 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 0.1% larger than aid received Mount St Mary's University ($36,176 vs. $36,155)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 79 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Roanoke College (76% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,200)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College 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/