- Both Mount St. Mary's University and Saint Francis University are private.
- Mount St. Mary's University is located in Emmitsburg, MD and Saint Francis University is located in Loretto, PA.
- Mount St. Mary's University has more expensive tuition of $47,240 than Saint Francis University ($41,720).
- Mount St. Mary's University has tighter acceptance rate of 64.23% than Saint Francis University (75.74%).
- Mount St. Mary's University has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than Saint Francis University (1,140).
- Saint Francis University is larger with 2,857 students than Mount St. Mary's University (2,456 students).
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| #19 in Maryland | Rankings | #23 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Emmitsburg, MD | Location | Loretto, PA |
| Mount St. Mary's University Mount St. Mary's The Mount Mount Saint Mary's University Mount Saint Mary's Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 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 | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $47,240 | Undergraduate | $41,720 |
| $14,094 | Graduate | $21,940 |
| $31,752 | Financial Aid | $25,020 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 | |
| 64.23% | Acceptance Rate | 75.74% |
| 13.31% | Yield | 29.02% |
| 1,150 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,456 | Total Students | 2,857 |
| 1,896 | Undergraduate | 2,461 |
| 560 | Graduate | 396 |
| 203 | Online Enrollment | 459 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $56,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,400 |
| 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: 1,256) $6,302 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 | 15 to 1 |
| 128 Full-time 121 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 113 Full-time 117 Part-time |
| 451 Full-time 158 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 434 Full-time 127 Part-time |
| $72,808 for Faculties $55,642 Part-time | Average Salary | $65,265 for Faculties $43,625 Part-time |