| FDU-Metropolitan vs. Mount St. Mary's |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#32 in Federal Region II Universities #25 in New Jersey Colleges | Rankings* | #54 in Federal Region III Universities #18 in Maryland Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$35,822 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$47,240 |
| expensive$18,438 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,094 |
| Less$30,996 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$31,752 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,045 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,150 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier84.09% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter79.57% |
| Favorable14.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.27% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger7,285 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,456 |
| Larger5,380 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,896 |
| Larger1,905 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller560 |
| Larger881 | Online Student Population | Smaller203 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher64% |
| Higher31% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower29% |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower68% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 991) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,460) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,550) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,030) |
| Faculties | ||
| 13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 485 | Number of faculties | 249 |
| Higher$84,561 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,225 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.