- Both Saint Francis University and Mount St. Mary's University are private.
- Saint Francis University is located in Loretto, PA and Mount St. Mary's University is located in Emmitsburg, MD.
- 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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| #23 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #19 in Maryland |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Loretto, PA | Location | Emmitsburg, MD |
| Known as | Mount St. Mary's University Mount St. Mary's The Mount Mount Saint Mary's University Mount Saint Mary's | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $41,720 | Undergraduate | $47,240 |
| $21,940 | Graduate | $14,094 |
| $25,020 | Financial Aid | $31,752 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 | Application Fee | |
| 75.74% | Acceptance Rate | 64.23% |
| 29.02% | Yield | 13.31% |
| 1,140 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,857 | Total Students | 2,456 |
| 2,461 | Undergraduate | 1,896 |
| 396 | Graduate | 560 |
| 459 | Online Enrollment | 203 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 29% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $57,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,256) $6,302 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,460) $7,290 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 113 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 128 Full-time 121 Part-time |
| 434 Full-time 127 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 451 Full-time 158 Part-time |
| $65,265 for Faculties $43,625 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,808 for Faculties $55,642 Part-time |