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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $215 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Geneseo is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,184 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Mount St Mary's University is 527% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.1% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than SUNY at Geneseo ($44,330.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Mount St. Mary's University ($19,557 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 1.1% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($14,166 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than SUNY at Geneseo (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 347% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($36,155 vs. $8,089)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or SUNY at Geneseo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Geneseo or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Geneseo (1206) is 193 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming SUNY at Geneseo students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than SUNY at Geneseo (74.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or SUNY at Geneseo? 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 SUNY at Geneseo and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Mount St Mary's University (81% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $5,000 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $5,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($20,874 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($215 vs. $268)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/