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Saint Vincent College Stevenson University Maryland TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury F&M St. Mary's Longwood University MMC University of Lynchburg| Mount St Mary's University | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | W&J | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,151 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at W&J than Mount St Mary's University ($49,612.00 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 W&J ($24,379 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 5.9% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,524 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 7.8% larger than aid received Mount St Mary's University ($38,963 vs. $36,155)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or W&J? 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 W&J and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $800 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $56,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/