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Overview |
Prescott College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 909 | 2,499 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $45,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $45,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,790 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,163 | $25,298 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,929 | $36,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Prescott College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 140 | 5,422 | ||
| Admitted | 138 | 3,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Prescott College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
Prescott College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | 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 Prescott College based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 909 students)
Prescott College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 34.5% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Prescott College ($45,660.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prescott College than Mount St. Mary's University ($23,163 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 89.3% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($7,790 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College as Mount St Mary's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 53.1% larger than aid received Prescott College ($36,632 vs. $23,929)
Prescott College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College 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 Prescott College .
- The average SAT score at Prescott College (1039) is 26 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Prescott College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Prescott College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College 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 Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Prescott College (76% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $22,200 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/