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UMBC TU Maryland Marymount University Mason Salisbury Saint Thomas Aquinas College Mary Washington College Mount St. Mary's University Frostburg State University Iona College College of Mount Saint Vincent| St Mary's College of Maryland | Mount Saint Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Newburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #495 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | msmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $39,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $39,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,672 | $18,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,679 | $24,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,016 | $27,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,109 | 2,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,344 | 1,838 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1330 | 1090/1255 | ||
| 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 | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $268 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| 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
- Mount Saint Mary College is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 1,587 students)
St. Mary's vs. Mount Saint Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Mount Saint Mary College?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 228.7% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($39,820.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than St Mary's College of Maryland ($39,820.00 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 Mount Saint Mary College ($20,679 vs. $24,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 28.3% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($14,672 vs. $18,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College than St Mary's College of Maryland (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 147.1% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($27,222 vs. $11,016)
St. Mary's vs. Mount Saint Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Mount Saint Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Saint Mary College or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 163 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than St. Mary's (75.4%)
St. Mary's vs. Mount Saint Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (79% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $2,300 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $49,200)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $5,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($20,370 vs. $26,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($210 vs. $268)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/