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Saint Vincent College Stevenson University Boise State Maryland TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury St. Mary's Longwood University MMC University of Lynchburg| Northwest Nazarene University | Mount St Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $44,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $44,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $14,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $24,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $36,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 4,346 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 3,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
NNU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
NNU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 40% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 24.7% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Northwest Nazarene University ($44,330.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than NNU ($24,379 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 36.4% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($10,500 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 68.9% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($36,155 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Mount St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's University or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 43 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming NNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
NNU vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $13,100 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,000)
- Mount St Mary's University and NNU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Mount St Mary's University and NNU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/