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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | YCP | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | YCP | ||
| 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
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or YCP?
- Mount St Mary's University is 110.4% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.4% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than York College Pennsylvania ($44,330.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Mount St. Mary's University ($20,916 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 15.2% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,430 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 141.4% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($36,155 vs. $14,978)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 41 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming YCP students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or YCP? 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 YCP and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than York College Pennsylvania (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $5,400 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $50,700)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $495 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,495)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YCP students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/