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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 2,078 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #272 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | anselm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $45,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $45,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $16,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $35,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $30,009 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 4,165 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 3,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $60,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Anselm 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 Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 2,078 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Saint Anselm College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Saint Anselm College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Saint Anselm College for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $45,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Saint Anselm College ($45,660.00 vs. $45,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Saint Anselm College ($25,298 vs. $35,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 12% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($14,750 vs. $16,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Saint Anselm College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 22.1% larger than aid received Saint Anselm College ($36,632 vs. $30,009)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Saint Anselm College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Saint Anselm College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Anselm College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Anselm College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Saint Anselm College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Saint Anselm 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 Saint Anselm College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Saint Anselm College (76% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $56,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/