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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 3,229 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #297 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $18,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $9,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 7,221 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 5,259 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1178/1363 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,229 students vs. 2,499 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Purchase College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 545.8% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.9% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than SUNY at Purchase College ($45,660.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Mount St. Mary's University ($18,651 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 4.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($14,750 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than SUNY at Purchase College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 280.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($36,632 vs. $9,627)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Purchase College (1082) is 69 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Purchase College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Purchase College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Purchase College? 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 Purchase College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (76% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/