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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | USMMA | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 11% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $67 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 943 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or USMMA?
- Mount St Mary's University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($44,330.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Mount St. Mary's University ($4,891 vs. $24,379)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 705.4% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($36,155 vs. $4,489)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 207 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Mount St. Mary's University.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $36,300 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $56,100)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $201 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($67 vs. $268)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/