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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1120/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $217 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 2,499 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Mount St Mary's University is 545.8% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.9% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than SUNY at Albany ($45,660.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Mount St. Mary's University ($19,165 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 9.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($14,750 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than SUNY at Albany (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 275.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($36,632 vs. $9,747)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 78 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than SUNY at Albany (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $300 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $4,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($21,065 vs. $26,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/