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TU Frostburg State University UMES Maryland Delaware State University Loyola University Maryland UMBC Mount St. Mary's University Marymount University St. Mary's Saint Thomas Aquinas College Stevenson University| Salisbury University | Mount Saint Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Newburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #495 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | msmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $39,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $39,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $18,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $24,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $27,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 2,229 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 1,838 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 1090/1255 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $268 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Salisbury | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (7,030 students vs. 2,246 students)
Salisbury vs. Mount Saint Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Mount Saint Mary College?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 416.7% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($39,820.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.4% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than Salisbury University ($39,820.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Mount Saint Mary College ($17,931 vs. $24,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 40.3% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($13,416 vs. $18,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College than Salisbury University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 232.3% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($27,222 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. Mount Saint Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury 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 Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Mount Saint Mary College (82.5%)
Salisbury vs. Mount Saint Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $49,200)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $5,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($208 vs. $268)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/