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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ursuline College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Pepper Pike, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | ursuline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ursuline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $36,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $36,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $14,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $32,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ursuline College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 610 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 975/1200 | ||
| 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 | Ursuline College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ursuline College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ursuline College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ursuline College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Ursuline College | ||
| 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 950 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Ursuline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Ursuline College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Ursuline College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $36,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Ursuline College ($44,330.00 vs. $36,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than Mount St. Mary's University ($14,502 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursuline College are 18.9% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,042 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Ursuline College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 12.8% larger than aid received Ursuline College ($36,155 vs. $32,059)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Ursuline College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Ursuline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursuline College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 6 points higher than at Ursuline College (1007)
- Incoming Ursuline College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Ursuline College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Ursuline College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Ursuline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Ursuline College? 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 Ursuline College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Ursuline College (76% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Ursuline College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,900)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursuline College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/