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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | WLC | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | WLC | ||
| 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,086 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or WLC?
- Mount St Mary's University is 33.5% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($44,330.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Mount St. Mary's University ($22,682 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 25.8% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($11,380 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 56.3% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($36,155 vs. $23,128)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 88 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming WLC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or WLC? 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 WLC and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $13,100 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/