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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #529 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $28,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $28,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $22,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $18,778 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 1,656 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 1,315 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Waynesburg College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 62.4% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $28,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Waynesburg University ($45,660.00 vs. $28,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waynesburg University than Mount St. Mary's University ($22,837 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 19.9% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,300 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Waynesburg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 95.1% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($36,632 vs. $18,778)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Waynesburg University (1019) is 6 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Waynesburg College has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Waynesburg University (76% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Waynesburg College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,900)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waynesburg College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/