Newburgh, NY · Sparkill, NY · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Mount Saint Mary College | St. Thomas Aquinas College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82.5% | 82.2% |
| In-State Tuition | $41,370 | $37,720 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $41,370 | $37,720 |
| Average Net Price | $19,278 | $13,766 |
| Graduation Rate | 66.0% | 63.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Mount Saint Mary College accepts 82.5% of applicants; St. Thomas Aquinas College accepts 82.2%. Mount Saint Mary College's tuition is $41,370. St. Thomas Aquinas College's is $37,720. St. Thomas Aquinas College is cheaper. Mount Saint Mary College graduates 66% of students in 6 years. St. Thomas Aquinas College graduates 63%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
St. Thomas Aquinas College. It accepts 82.2% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
St. Thomas Aquinas College has lower published tuition: $37,720 versus $41,370. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Mount Saint Mary College: 66% of students finish in 6 years. St. Thomas Aquinas College is at 63%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.