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Overview |
St. Mary's College | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,519 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #162 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintmarys.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's College | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,880 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,880 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,580 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,960 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,112 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
St. Mary's College | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,260 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 1,896 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1328 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's College | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's College | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's College | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
St. Mary's College | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 12% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's College | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,519 students)
St. Mary's College vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's College or Ohio University?
- Saint Mary's College is 266.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($48,880.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.1% higher at St. Mary's College than Ohio University Main Campus ($48,880.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than St. Mary's College ($20,207 vs. $27,960)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 10.1% lower than costs at Saint Mary's College ($12,336 vs. $13,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's College students is 283.5% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($36,112 vs. $9,416)
St. Mary's College vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's College or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's College (1125) is 17 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming St. Mary's College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than St. Mary's College (83.9%)
St. Mary's College vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's College or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's College is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (79% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/