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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,673 | 752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | mariacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,954 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,954 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,590 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $17,290 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,708 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,381 | 256 | ||
| Admitted | 3,966 | 156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 965/1095 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Peters; SPC | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $208 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 21% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than Maria College of Albany based on total student enrollment (3,673 students vs. 752 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Maria College of Albany Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or Maria College of Albany?
- Saint Peter's University is 135.3% more expensive to attend than Maria College of Albany for in-state tuition ($39,954.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.3% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Maria College of Albany ($39,954.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Maria College of Albany ($14,486 vs. $17,290)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maria College of Albany are 85.2% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($9,500 vs. $17,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Maria College of Albany (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 319.1% larger than aid received Maria College of Albany ($35,708 vs. $8,521)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Maria College of Albany Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC or Maria College of Albany? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maria College of Albany or Saint Peters; SPC .
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Maria College of Albany (2.5)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Maria College of Albany (60.9%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Maria College of Albany Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC or Maria College of Albany? 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 Maria College of Albany and Saint Peters; SPC.
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Maria College of Albany graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $43,400)
- Maria College of Albany students graduate with a $4,882 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($20,118 vs. $25,000)
- Maria College of Albany graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More Saint Peters; SPC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maria College of Albany students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/