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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Seton Hill 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,988 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Seton Hill University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Seton Hill University ($44,330.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Seton Hill University ($24,379 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 7.3% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,350 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 27.6% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($36,155 vs. $28,325)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Seton Hill University (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $41,000)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/