- Both Mount St. Mary's University and Sacred Heart University (SHU) are private.
- Mount St. Mary's University is located in Emmitsburg, MD and SHU is located in Fairfield, CT.
- SHU has more expensive tuition of $48,460 than Mount St. Mary's University ($47,240).
- SHU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.28% than Mount St. Mary's University (64.23%).
- SHU is larger with 10,721 students than Mount St. Mary's University (2,456 students).
| Mount St. Mary's University View More Rivals | Sacred Heart University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in Maryland | Rankings | #8 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Emmitsburg, MD | Location | Fairfield, CT |
| Mount St. Mary's University Mount St. Mary's The Mount Mount Saint Mary's University Mount Saint Mary's Known as | SHU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $47,240 | Undergraduate | $48,460 |
| $14,094 | Graduate | $34,060 |
| $31,752 | Financial Aid | $20,192 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| 64.23% | Acceptance Rate | 60.28% |
| 13.31% | Yield | 23.03% |
| 1,150 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,456 | Total Students | 10,721 |
| 1,896 | Undergraduate | 6,782 |
| 560 | Graduate | 3,939 |
| 203 | Online Enrollment | 1,221 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $56,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,460) $7,290 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,529) $11,730 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 128 Full-time 121 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 333 Full-time 586 Part-time |
| 451 Full-time 158 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 916 Full-time 667 Part-time |
| $72,808 for Faculties $55,642 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,860 for Faculties $67,602 Part-time |