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UMBC TU Maryland Mason Salisbury Mary Washington College Mount St. Mary's University USJ Frostburg State University McDaniel College Penn State UD| St Mary's College of Maryland | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 2,189 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $40,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $40,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,672 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,679 | $28,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,016 | $30,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,109 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 2,344 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1330 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $268 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Delaware Valley 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
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (2,189 students vs. 1,587 students)
St. Mary's vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 235.8% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Delaware Valley University than St Mary's College of Maryland ($40,680.00 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 Delaware Valley University ($20,679 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 0.5% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($14,672 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than St Mary's College of Maryland (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 174.5% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($30,241 vs. $11,016)
St. Mary's vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 151 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than St. Mary's (75.4%)
St. Mary's vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Delaware Valley 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 Delaware Valley University and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Delaware Valley University (79% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $8,400 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $43,100)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $5,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($20,370 vs. $26,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($210 vs. $268)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware Valley University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/