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Mount St. Mary's UniversityEmmitsburg, MD
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Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT
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#54 in Federal Region III Universities
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Doctoral/Research University
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$47,240Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$48,460
cheaper$14,094Graduate Tuitionexpensive$34,060
More$31,752Average Financial Aid AmountLess$20,192
Admission
1,150 SAT
21 ACT
Test Scores-
Easier79.57%Acceptance RateTighter65.71%
Lower13.27%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable20.29%
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
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller2,456Total EnrollmentLarger10,721
Smaller1,896Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger6,782
Smaller560Graduate Student PopulationLarger3,939
Smaller203Online Student PopulationLarger1,221
Completion & Outcomes
Lower64%Graduate RateHigher72%
29%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower68%Retention RateHigher85%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,460)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,529)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,030)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,790)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty13 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty16 to 1
249Number of faculties919
Lower$73,225Average Faculty SalaryHigher$92,471
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.