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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | VCU | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | VCU | ||
| 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or VCU?
- Mount St Mary's University is 255.8% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Virginia Commonwealth University ($44,330.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Mount St. Mary's University ($21,294 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 16.6% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,279 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 187.3% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($36,155 vs. $12,583)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 84 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming VCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or VCU? 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 VCU and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $8,600 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/