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Overview |
St. Mary's | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Mahwah, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 5,478 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #203 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | ramapo.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $15,363 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $25,373 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $15,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $12,553 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 58% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 7,207 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 5,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/30 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1100/1295 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $22,846 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $236 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| 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
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (5,478 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Ramapo College of New Jersey?
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is 26.8% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($15,363.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at St. Mary's than Ramapo College of New Jersey ($28,192.00 vs. $25,373.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ramapo College of New Jersey than St. Mary's ($16,262 vs. $20,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 9.8% lower than costs at Ramapo College of New Jersey ($14,146 vs. $15,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than Ramapo College of New Jersey (94% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ramapo College of New Jersey students is 22.3% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($12,553 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Ramapo College of New Jersey? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ramapo College of New Jersey or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 55 points higher than at Ramapo College of New Jersey (1090)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ramapo College of New Jersey (23)
- Accepted freshman Ramapo College of New Jersey students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Ramapo College of New Jersey (70.5%)
St. Mary's vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Ramapo College of New Jersey? 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Ramapo College of New Jersey (79% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $100 more per year than Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $51,400)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $2,476 lower median federal student loan debt than Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates. ($20,370 vs. $22,846)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates. ($210 vs. $236)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ramapo College of New Jersey students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/