Mount St. Mary's University vs Saint Peter's University

Mount St. Mary's University and Saint Peter's University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Mount St. Mary's, a private Catholic university, boasts a lower acceptance rate and a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. Saint Peter's, a private Jesuit university, offers a more diverse student body and a higher acceptance rate. While both universities excel in liberal arts and sciences, Mount St. Mary's is known for its strong nursing and business programs, while Saint Peter's is recognized for its competitive pre-professional programs. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including graduation rates, tuition costs, and available majors, to determine which university best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Mount St. Mary's University	Saint Peter's University
Overview
Location	Emmitsburg, Maryland	Jersey City, New Jersey
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	77.0%	77.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	81.8%	92.8%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	970 - 1150
ACT range	N/A	17 - 28
Students submitting SAT score		23.0%
Students submitting ACT score		3.0%
Total number of applicants	4,620	2,627
Total number of admissions given out	3,777	2,439
Admitted students who chose to enroll	532	402
Yield rate	14.1%	16.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$55,850	$50,160
Average net price	$24,471	$12,937
Tuition	$43,250	$37,660
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,110 Meal plan: $6,850	Room/dormitory: $10,200 Meal plan: $6,100
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $34,403	100.0% Average amount $33,992
Students receiving federal student loan	65.0% Average amount $5,216	40.0% Average amount $4,914
Students taking out private loans	12.0% Average amount $15,802	3.0% Average amount $11,722

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,055 Men 48.6% Women 51.4%	2,134 Men 37.3% Women 62.7%
Graduate students	515 Men 61.6% Women 38.4%	875 Men 45.9% Women 54.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	9.0%
International students	3.5%	14.4%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,483	615
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	New Jersey New York California Connecticut Maryland

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Theology Health Professions Social Sciences	Business Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	61.5%	58.4%
Dropout rate	4.0%	41.0%
Transferred out	34.2%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $90,412 Year 3: $89,704 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,674 Year 2: $68,331 Year 3: $76,523 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,097 Year 2: $56,157 Year 3: $56,969 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,827 Year 2: $53,697 Year 3: $55,407 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,539 Year 2: $45,249 Year 3: $54,696 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,757 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $53,009 Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,014 Year 2: $37,363 Year 3: $52,851 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,932 Year 2: $40,896 Year 3: $44,778 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,777 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $44,137 Research and Experimental Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,282 Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $39,690	Insurance (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,474 Year 2: $79,838 Year 3: $82,194 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $77,797 Year 2: $81,886 Year 3: $79,660 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,357 Year 2: $66,105 Year 3: $72,482 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $35,172 Year 2: $56,234 Year 3: $56,664 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,724 Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: $52,924 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,209 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $39,317 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,505 Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: $39,147 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,181 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $35,650 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,644 Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: $29,214 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,087 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: N/A

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