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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 | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's | PHC | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 409 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | PHC | ||
| 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 | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| 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 | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 83% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | PHC | ||
| 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
- St Mary's College of Maryland is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (1,520 students vs. 409 students)
St. Mary's vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 134.4% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at PHC than St Mary's College of Maryland ($28,400.00 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 PHC ($20,714 vs. $26,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 28.4% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($11,020 vs. $14,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than St Mary's College of Maryland (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 31.8% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($13,531 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or St. Mary's .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than PHC (75.8%)
St. Mary's vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or PHC? 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 PHC and St. Mary's.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/