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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 2,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #307 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $14,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $8,137 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 4,936 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 3,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $171 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 2,499 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or SUNY Poly?
- Mount St Mary's University is 545.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.9% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($45,660.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Mount St. Mary's University ($14,646 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 0% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($14,750 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 350.2% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($36,632 vs. $8,137)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (1141) is 128 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming SUNY Poly students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $2,900 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $9,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($16,585 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($171 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/