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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Mount St Mary's University ($50,624.00 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 Widener University-Main Campus ($24,379 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 6.1% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($14,320 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 11.5% larger than aid received Widener University Main Campus ($36,155 vs. $32,412)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 19 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (76% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $3,400 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $56,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/