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Overview |
Maryland | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $44,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $44,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $14,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $24,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $36,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryland | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 4,346 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 3,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Maryland | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 2,456 students)
Maryland vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 357.2% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than University of Maryland College Park ($44,330.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Mount St. Mary's University ($16,210 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($14,320 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than University of Maryland College Park (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 221.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($36,155 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland 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 Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 302 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Mount St Mary's University (82% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $12,200 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $56,100)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/