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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | VMI | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,512 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or VMI?
- Mount St Mary's University is 353.2% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Virginia Military Institute ($44,330.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Mount St. Mary's University ($18,129 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 34.2% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($10,674 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 89.2% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($36,155 vs. $19,111)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 126 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming VMI students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than VMI (71.1%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or VMI? 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 VMI and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Virginia Military Institute (76% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $6,000 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $56,100)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/