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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary Elon University of Richmond Bucknell| American University | St Mary's College of Maryland | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | St. Mary's | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | St. Mary's City, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,520 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #143 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | smcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | St. Mary's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $12,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $28,192 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $14,146 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $20,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $10,265 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 94% |
Admission |
AU | St. Mary's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 2,934 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 2,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1130/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | St. Mary's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | St. Mary's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $20,370 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $210 |
Diversity |
AU | St. Mary's | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
AU | St. Mary's | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 12% | ||
Campus |
AU | St. Mary's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,520 students)
AU vs. St. Mary's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or St. Mary's?
- American University is 338% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.2% higher at AU than St Mary's College of Maryland ($53,070.00 vs. $28,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Mary's College of Maryland than AU ($20,714 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 11% lower than costs at American University ($14,146 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than American University (94% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 164.4% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($27,138 vs. $10,265)
AU vs. St. Mary's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or St. Mary's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 107 points higher than at St. Mary's (1145)
- Incoming AU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at St. Mary's (25)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. St. Mary's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or St. Mary's? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between St. Mary's and AU.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than American University (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $13,300 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $3,880 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($20,370 vs. $24,250)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($210 vs. $250)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/