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Overview |
St. Mary's | Drew University | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/30 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 27% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drew University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (2,092 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Drew University?
- Drew University is 255.5% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at Drew University than St Mary's College of Maryland ($43,074.00 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 Drew University ($20,714 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 15.9% lower than costs at Drew University ($14,146 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than St Mary's College of Maryland (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 210.8% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($31,901 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or St. Mary's .
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Drew University (72.7%)
St. Mary's vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Drew 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 Drew University and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Drew University (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $4,000 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $6,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($20,370 vs. $27,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($210 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew 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/