College comparison

Cedar Crest College vs Mount St. Mary's University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA	Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD
Acceptance rateMount St. Mary's University is more selective	84%	74%
SAT (25–75)	—	1046–1280
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	834	1,768
Avg net price	$18,659	$22,655
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Allentown, PA	Emmitsburg, MD

Quick answers

Is Cedar Crest College or Mount St. Mary's University harder to get into?

Mount St. Mary's University is more selective: Cedar Crest College's acceptance rate is approximately 84% and Mount St. Mary's University's is approximately 74% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Cedar Crest College vs Mount St. Mary's University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Cedar Crest College and 1046–1280 at Mount St. Mary's University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.