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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at University of Scranton than Mount St Mary's University ($49,912.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than University of Scranton ($24,379 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 15.2% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($14,320 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 19.6% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($36,155 vs. $30,218)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 121 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Mount St Mary's University (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $6,000 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $56,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/