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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % 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 | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or University of Akron?
- Mount St Mary's University is 339% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.6% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than University of Akron Main Campus ($44,330.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Mount St. Mary's University ($14,667 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 15.4% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,410 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 324.1% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($36,155 vs. $8,525)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 36 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (76% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $16,000 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/