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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | TU | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 19,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $7,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $24,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $15,064 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $11,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 18,948 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 15,689 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $183 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | TU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | TU | ||
| 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
- Towson University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 2,499 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or TU?
- Mount St Mary's University is 518.5% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.1% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Towson University ($45,660.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Mount St. Mary's University ($15,064 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 6.1% lower than costs at Towson University ($14,750 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 216.7% larger than aid received Towson University ($36,632 vs. $11,565)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. TU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 68 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or TU? 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 TU and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Towson University (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $2,600 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- TU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/