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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 2,231 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Susquahanna than Mount St Mary's University ($54,440.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Susquahanna ($24,379 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 4.5% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($14,320 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Mount St Mary's University ($40,914 vs. $36,155)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Mount St Mary's University (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $900 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $56,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/