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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,673 | 3,411 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,954 | $35,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,954 | $35,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,590 | $11,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $20,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,708 | $26,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,381 | 5,203 | ||
| Admitted | 3,966 | 4,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Peters; SPC | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,673 students vs. 3,411 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or St. Mary's University?
- Saint Peter's University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($39,954.00 vs. $35,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than St. Mary's University ($39,954.00 vs. $35,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than St. Mary's University ($14,486 vs. $20,562)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 50.1% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($11,720 vs. $17,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 37.1% larger than aid received St. Mary's University ($35,708 vs. $26,045)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 120 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (3.31)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than St. Mary's University (88.9%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University and Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Saint Peter's University (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Saint Peters; SPC graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/