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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | SVU | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $244 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | SVU | ||
| 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,053 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or SVU?
- Mount St Mary's University is 135.1% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.1% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Southern Virginia University ($44,330.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Mount St. Mary's University ($23,274 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 56.5% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($9,150 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 341.6% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($36,155 vs. $8,188)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 28 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming SVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or SVU? 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 SVU and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Southern Virginia University (76% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $15,500 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/