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Overview |
St. Mary's | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $263 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 247.4% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Adelphi University than St Mary's College of Maryland ($42,085.00 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 Adelphi University ($20,714 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 27.4% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($14,146 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adelphi University than St Mary's College of Maryland (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 180.8% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($28,826 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 51 points higher than at Adelphi University (1094)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
St. Mary's vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Adelphi 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 Adelphi University and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Adelphi University (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $6,900 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $5,130 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($20,370 vs. $25,500)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($210 vs. $263)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adelphi University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/