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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 1,003 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $10,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $17,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $14,576 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 4,985 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 4,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 1,003 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Pitt-Bradford?
- Mount St Mary's University is 234.3% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($45,660.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Mount St. Mary's University ($17,015 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 36% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($10,848 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 151.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($36,632 vs. $14,576)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 35 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $1,900 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $56,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,909)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/