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Overview |
St. Mary's | La Salle University | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 3,554 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $34,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $34,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,672 | $15,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,679 | $20,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,016 | $25,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,109 | 4,845 | ||
| Admitted | 2,344 | 4,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1330 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
St. Mary's | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 24% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | La Salle 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
- La Salle University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (3,554 students vs. 1,587 students)
St. Mary's vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 182.8% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($34,270.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at La Salle University than St Mary's College of Maryland ($34,270.00 vs. $28,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than St. Mary's ($20,119 vs. $20,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 6.3% lower than costs at La Salle University ($14,672 vs. $15,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than St Mary's College of Maryland (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 134.3% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($25,808 vs. $11,016)
St. Mary's vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 155 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than St. Mary's (75.4%)
St. Mary's vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or La Salle 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 La Salle University and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than La Salle University (79% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $6,800 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $6,630 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($20,370 vs. $27,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($210 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/