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UMBC TU JMU Maryland Mason Salisbury BC Mary Washington College Mount St. Mary's University Frostburg State University McDaniel College Cabrini College| St Mary's College of Maryland | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's | EMU | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/30 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $242 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
St. Mary's | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 27% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | EMU | ||
| 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
- St Mary's College of Maryland is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (1,520 students vs. 1,334 students)
St. Mary's vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 235% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at EMU than St Mary's College of Maryland ($40,590.00 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 EMU ($20,714 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 15.6% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($12,240 vs. $14,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than St Mary's College of Maryland (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 196.7% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($30,460 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 136 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than St. Mary's (77.3%)
St. Mary's vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or EMU? 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 EMU and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $7,600 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $43,900)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $3,080 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($20,370 vs. $23,450)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($210 vs. $242)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/