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Frederick, MD · Emmitsburg, MD
| Hood College | Mount St. Mary's University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,873/yr | $22,655/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,424/yr | $11,603/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $25,391 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $14,454/yr | $20,067/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,837/yr | $21,942/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,638/yr | $27,170/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $29,078/yr | $31,330/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $269/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,200/yr | $15,050/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,442/yr | $10,050/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,430/yr | $950/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,784/yr | $2,070/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $61,219/yr | $63,731/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $47,700/yr | $48,630/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $47,700/yr | $48,630/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 37% | 31% |
| Students taking federal loans | 68% | 51% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 78% | 74% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1046–1280 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1176 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 19–27 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 21–29 · Math 20–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,287 | 5,422 |
| Students accepted | 2,568 | 3,896 |
| Students who enrolled | 303 | 480 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 12% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 1% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 57% | 65% |
| Freshmen who come back | 68% | 71% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $57,089/yr | $64,072/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $33,533–$79,463 | $45,644–$92,305 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 64% | 65% |
| White students graduating | 59% | 70% |
| Black students graduating | 48% | 57% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 58% | 62% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,415/yr | $48,915/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 83% |
| Graduate on time | 44% | 62% |
| Pell students who graduate | 48% | 57% |
| First-gen students who finish | 61% | 63% |
| Low-income students who finish | 63% | 61% |
| Students who transfer out | 29% | 28% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $52,669/yr | $58,069/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Communication & Journalism 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Social Sciences 11% · Computer & Information Sciences 9% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 19% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 10% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Health Professions — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $93,577/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $74,010/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 19% | 20% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,194 | 1,768 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 903 | 578 |
| Average professor pay | $8,361/mo | $7,399/mo |
| Full-time professors | 41% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $52,820 | $82,574 |
| Setting | City (small) | Rural (distant) |
| Location | Frederick, MD | Emmitsburg, MD |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1893 | 1808 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.5% | 5% |
| Men | 35% | 50% |
| Women | 65% | 50% |
| White students | 50% | 47% |
| Black students | 18% | 20% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 17% | 17% |
| Asian students | 3.2% | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| Other / not reported | 6.2% | 2.3% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 31% | 23% |
| Part-time students | 1.8% | 5% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,518/yr | $10,126/yr |
| Endowment | $197.8M | $64.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 768 | 1,460 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,900/yr | $7,500/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,350/yr | $7,250/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 27 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 383 | 711 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $11.5M |
| Athletics budget | $3.5M | $23.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.5M | $23.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $24,102 | $252,033 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.