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Overview |
St. Mary's College | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,518 | 2,345 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintmarys.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's College | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,350 | $49,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,350 | $49,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,850 | $13,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,389 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,270 | $38,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
St. Mary's College | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,377 | 4,740 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 4,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's College | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's College | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's College | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
St. Mary's College | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 24% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's College | Whitworth University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Whitworth University is larger than than St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (2,345 students vs. 1,518 students)
St. Mary's College vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's College or Whitworth University?
- Saint Mary's College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Whitworth University for in-state tuition ($50,350.00 vs. $49,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at St. Mary's College than Whitworth University ($50,350.00 vs. $49,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whitworth University than St. Mary's College ($27,491 vs. $30,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitworth University are 1.1% lower than costs at Saint Mary's College ($13,700 vs. $13,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's College than Whitworth University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitworth University students is 8.7% larger than aid received Saint Mary's College ($38,334 vs. $35,270)
St. Mary's College vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's College or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or St. Mary's College .
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Whitworth University (3.72)
- Whitworth University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than St. Mary's College (81.1%)
St. Mary's College vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's College or Whitworth 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 Whitworth University and St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at Whitworth University is higher than Saint Mary's College (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Whitworth University graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $46,200)
- Whitworth University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Whitworth University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whitworth University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/