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Overview |
St. Mary's | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,672 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,679 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,016 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,109 | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | 2,344 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1330 | 1066/1253 | ||
| 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 | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (2,485 students vs. 1,587 students)
St. Mary's vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 238.9% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Alvernia University than St Mary's College of Maryland ($41,060.00 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 Alvernia University ($20,679 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 2.8% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($14,672 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than St Mary's College of Maryland (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 159.7% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($28,611 vs. $11,016)
St. Mary's vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 147 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
St. Mary's vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Alvernia 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 Alvernia University and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Alvernia University (79% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $6,700 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $44,800)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $6,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($20,370 vs. $27,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($210 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/