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Saint Vincent College St. Bona Stevenson University Le Moyne College UB Maryland TU SUNY at Geneseo UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury Niagara University| Mount St Mary's University | Saint John Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Fisher | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $247 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Fisher | ||
| 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
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Fisher?
- Mount St Mary's University is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Fisher for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Saint John Fisher College ($44,330.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Fisher ($24,379 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 4.8% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,666 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Saint John Fisher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 63.2% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($36,155 vs. $22,155)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Saint John Fisher College (1087) is 74 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Fisher students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Fisher students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Fisher (73%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Fisher? 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 Fisher and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Saint John Fisher College (76% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $50,800)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $2,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,900 vs. $26,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($247 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/