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CCSU Saint Vincent College Stevenson University Maryland University of Maine TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury St. Mary's SHU UConn| Mount St Mary's University | University of Connecticut Tri Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 768 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $9,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $11,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 1,678 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 1,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 990/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 768 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- Mount St Mary's University is 182.9% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($44,330.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than Mount St. Mary's University ($9,990 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 7.5% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($14,320 vs. $15,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 221.3% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($36,155 vs. $11,254)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 25 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (988)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (20)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? 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 Connecticut-Tri-Campus and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Tri Campus earn on average $5,900 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $56,100)
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/