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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Washington College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 916 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $52,146 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $52,146 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $15,814 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $33,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $36,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 2,539 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 1,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1185/1345 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $250 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Washington College | ||
| 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 916 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Washington College?
- Washington College is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $45,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Washington College than Mount St Mary's University ($52,146.00 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 Washington College ($25,298 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 7.2% lower than costs at Washington College ($14,750 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Washington College ($36,632 vs. $36,593)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Washington College (65.5%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Washington 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 Washington College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Washington College (76% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/