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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #357 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1180/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $208 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Salisbury | ||
| 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Salisbury?
- Mount St Mary's University is 486.7% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Salisbury University ($44,330.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Mount St. Mary's University ($19,756 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 10.2% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,990 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 422.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($36,155 vs. $6,917)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Salisbury? 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 Salisbury and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Salisbury University (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $5,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($208 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/