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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 7,652 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $14,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $20,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $15,569 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $22,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $13,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 11,668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 7,251 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 62.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | TCNJ | ||
| 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
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (7,652 students vs. 2,499 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or TCNJ?
- Mount St Mary's University is 210.5% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $14,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than The College of New Jersey ($45,660.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than Mount St. Mary's University ($22,379 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 5.6% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($14,750 vs. $15,569)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than The College of New Jersey (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 165% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($36,632 vs. $13,824)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 214 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than TCNJ (62.1%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Mount St Mary's University (87% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $6,000 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $56,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/