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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $50,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $50,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $28,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $35,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 2,328 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $272 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wagner 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 Wagner College based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 1,932 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($50,200.00 vs. $45,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Wagner College than Mount St Mary's University ($50,200.00 vs. $45,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Wagner College ($25,298 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 5.8% lower than costs at Wagner College ($14,750 vs. $15,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Wagner College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Wagner College ($36,632 vs. $35,322)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Wagner 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 Wagner College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Wagner College (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $56,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,379)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/