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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Saint Joseph's 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Mount St Mary's University ($49,410.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Saint Joseph's University ($24,379 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 6.7% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($14,320 vs. $15,285)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($36,155 vs. $29,822)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is the same as at Saint Joseph's University (76% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $56,100)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $2,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,008 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/