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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $235 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Westfield State University | ||
| 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
- Westfield State University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Westfield State University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 4,470.1% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 528.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Westfield State University ($44,330.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Mount St. Mary's University ($18,021 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 11.1% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,894 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Westfield State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 423.7% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($36,155 vs. $6,904)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 12 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Westfield State 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 Westfield State University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Westfield State University (76% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($235 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westfield State University 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/