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Overview |
St. Mary's | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #505 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1010/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $266 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 7% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Caldwell University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Caldwell University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (2,028 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Caldwell University?
- Caldwell University is 196.7% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Caldwell University than St Mary's College of Maryland ($35,950.00 vs. $28,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than St. Mary's ($20,612 vs. $20,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 5.6% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($13,399 vs. $14,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than St Mary's College of Maryland (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 194.5% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($30,231 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 176 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
St. Mary's vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Caldwell 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 Caldwell University and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Caldwell University (79% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $4,700 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $46,800)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $5,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($20,370 vs. $25,750)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($210 vs. $266)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/