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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | SU | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or SU?
- Mount St Mary's University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Shenandoah University ($44,330.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than SU ($24,379 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 27.5% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($11,230 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 54.1% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($36,155 vs. $23,467)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 8 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or SU? 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 SU and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Shenandoah University (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $7,800 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/