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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ship | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Ship?
- Mount St Mary's University is 363.2% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 341.2% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($44,330.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Mount St. Mary's University ($21,462 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 24.1% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($11,538 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 376.2% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($36,155 vs. $7,593)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 34 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Ship? 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 Ship and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Ship 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 Ship students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/