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Overview |
St. Mary's | Florida Poly | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Lakeland, Florida | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 1,593 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | floridapoly.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Florida Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $3,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $3,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $10,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $12,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $9,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Florida Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 1,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 56% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1190/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | Florida Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Florida Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | N/A |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Florida Poly | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Florida Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 8% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Florida Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Polytechnic University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (1,593 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Florida Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Florida Poly?
- St Mary's College of Maryland is 284.4% more expensive to attend than Florida Poly for in-state tuition ($12,116.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 794.4% higher at St. Mary's than Florida Polytechnic University ($28,192.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Polytechnic University than St. Mary's ($12,373 vs. $20,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Polytechnic University are 33.7% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($10,580 vs. $14,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Polytechnic University than St Mary's College of Maryland (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Mary's College of Maryland students is 12.2% larger than aid received Florida Polytechnic University ($10,265 vs. $9,147)
St. Mary's vs. Florida Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Florida Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Poly or St. Mary's .
- Accepted freshman Florida Poly students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Florida Poly (56%)
St. Mary's vs. Florida Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Florida Poly? 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 Florida Poly and St. Mary's.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/