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UMBC TU Maryland Mason Salisbury Mary Washington College Mount St. Mary's University Frostburg State University McDaniel College UD Elon UNC Charlotte| St Mary's College of Maryland | Grove City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's | Grove City College | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Grove City, Pennsylvania | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 2,316 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | gcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Grove City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $19,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $19,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $23,538 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $8,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 67% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Grove City College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 2,174 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1130/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 20, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | Grove City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Grove City College | ||
| 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 | Grove City College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| 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 | Grove City College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 49% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Grove City College | ||
| 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
- Grove City College is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (2,316 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Grove City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Grove City College?
- Grove City College is 65% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($19,990.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at St. Mary's than Grove City College ($28,192.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Mary's College of Maryland than Grove City College ($20,714 vs. $23,538)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 28% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($11,050 vs. $14,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than Grove City College (94% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Mary's College of Maryland students is 28% larger than aid received Grove City College ($10,265 vs. $8,020)
St. Mary's vs. Grove City College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Grove City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grove City College or St. Mary's .
- Accepted freshman Grove City College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Grove City College (71%)
St. Mary's vs. Grove City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Grove City College? 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 Grove City College and St. Mary's.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/