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ECSU Saint Vincent College SCSU Stevenson University CCSU Maryland TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury St. Mary's Longwood University| Western Connecticut State University | Mount St Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $44,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $44,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $24,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $36,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 4,346 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 40% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,456 students)
WestConn vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 585.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Western Connecticut State University ($44,330.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Mount St. Mary's University ($15,862 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 1.7% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($14,320 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 299.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($36,155 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
WestConn vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $8,700 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/