Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Saint Vincent College Centre College Stevenson University Maryland Kentucky TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury St. Mary's Longwood University MMC| Transylvania University | Mount St Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Transylvania University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 2,499 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #341 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | msmary.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Transylvania University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $45,660 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $45,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $25,298 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $36,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 5,422 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 3,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 79% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | 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 Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Transylvania University ($45,660.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Transylvania University ($25,298 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 3.9% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($14,195 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Mount St Mary's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($36,632 vs. $33,159)
Transylvania University vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University 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 Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Transylvania University vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University 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 Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Transylvania University (76% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,700)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University 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/