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Overview |
St. Mary's | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 7,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #807 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $12,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,672 | $13,116 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,679 | $21,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,016 | $6,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,109 | 8,170 | ||
| Admitted | 2,344 | 7,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1330 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $269 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| 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
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (7,416 students vs. 1,587 students)
St. Mary's vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- St Mary's College of Maryland is 57% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($12,116.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.7% higher at St. Mary's than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($28,192.00 vs. $12,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Mary's College of Maryland than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($20,679 vs. $21,856)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 11.9% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($13,116 vs. $14,672)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Mary's College of Maryland students is 64% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($11,016 vs. $6,716)
St. Mary's vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 194 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than St. Mary's (75.4%)
St. Mary's vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (79% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $9,100 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $42,400)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $5,724 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,370 vs. $26,094)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($210 vs. $269)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 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/