REMEMBER

COMPARE ALL THE COSTS OF ATTENDING FOR EACH COLLEGE YOU’RE CONSIDERING.

Fees, room and board, and other costs at public institutions are typically higher than at Mount Saint Vincent. Our scholarships and awards are substantially larger than what you’d receive from a public institution. Always consider the bottom line.

ODDS ARE YOU’RE LEAVING MONEY ON THE TABLE— DON’T FORGET TO COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA.

Did you know that when Mount admitted students file a FAFSA, their average aid increases by nearly $9,000? We’re deeply committed to making college affordable for our students and their families. Some families mistakenly think they earn too much to gain additional financial aid by completing the FAFSA, but that’s usually not the case at the Mount. We’ll show you what’s possible.

YOU NEED TO FINISH COLLEGE TO MAKE IT A WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT.

In past years, private colleges and universities in New York—like Mount Saint Vincent—led undergraduate degree completion with a 57% four-year graduation rate, as compared to a 49.9% four-year graduation rate for SUNY, 21.3% for CUNY, and 38% for proprietary schools.

DON’T FORGET

STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE THEIR DEGREES CAN REPAY THEIR STUDENT LOANS.

The ability of a student loan borrower to manage their debt is closely related to college completion. According to the College Board, student loan default rates are highest for borrowers with less than $5,000 in debt who did not complete their degrees. Default rates are lower for those with higher loan balances who have attained degree completion.

Remember to look beyond the sticker price—“free” tuition still comes with a price tag. Add on room and board at state universities and then compare the bottom line cost: A topnotch private college is more affordable than you think.

Mount grads don’t just get jobs— they launch careers allowing them to gain recognition for having higher than average loan repayment rates. Their average debt is 10% less than students nationally. Even with the economy at its worst, the default rate on student loans rose to only 53% of the national average, according to the U.S. Department of Education.