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Saint Vincent College Stevenson University Maryland TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury Miami St. Mary's Longwood University MMC OWU| Mount St Mary's University | Wittenberg University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 1,333 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $43,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $43,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $11,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $21,457 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $35,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 2,956 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 2,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Wittenberg 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 1,333 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Wittenberg University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $43,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Wittenberg University ($45,660.00 vs. $43,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Mount St. Mary's University ($21,457 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 27.6% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($11,562 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($36,632 vs. $35,071)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Wittenberg University (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,300)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/