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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1120/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roger Williams University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Roger Williams University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Roger Williams University ($44,330.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Roger Williams University ($24,379 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 13.8% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($14,320 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 75.4% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($36,155 vs. $20,611)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Roger Williams University (76% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Roger Williams University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $53,000)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/