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Overview |
St. Mary's | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 24% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Duquesne 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
- Duquesne University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 274.5% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at Duquesne University than St Mary's College of Maryland ($45,376.00 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 Duquesne University ($20,714 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 4.2% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($14,146 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than St Mary's College of Maryland (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 161.1% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($26,800 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 7 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Duquesne University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Mary's (25)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than St. Mary's (77.3%)
St. Mary's vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Duquesne 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 Duquesne University and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Duquesne University (79% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $13,600 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $6,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($20,370 vs. $27,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($210 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/