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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Newburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 1,918 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | #573 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | msmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $36,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $36,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $17,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $23,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $25,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 2,604 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 1075/1225 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| 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
- Saint Anselm College is larger than than Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (1,977 students vs. 1,918 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. Mount Saint Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or Mount Saint Mary College?
- Saint Anselm College is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Mount Saint Mary College for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Saint Anselm College than Mount Saint Mary College ($43,940.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Saint Mary College than Saint Anselm College ($23,439 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Anselm College are 12% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($16,000 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Mount Saint Mary College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 10.7% larger than aid received Mount Saint Mary College ($27,936 vs. $25,237)
Saint Anselm College vs. Mount Saint Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College or Mount Saint Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Saint Mary College or Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Anselm College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Saint Anselm College (82.3%)
Saint Anselm College vs. Mount Saint Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College or Mount Saint Mary College? 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 Saint Mary College and Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (73% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $49,200)
- Mount Saint Mary College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Saint Mary College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/