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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Western New England University | ||
| 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
- Western New England University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Western New England University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Western New England University ($44,330.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Western New England University ($24,379 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 2.4% lower than costs at Western New England University ($14,320 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 45.9% larger than aid received Western New England University ($36,155 vs. $24,781)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 67 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Western New England University? 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 Western New England University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Western New England University (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $56,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/