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Overview |
St. Mary's | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Camden, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 5,966 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $12,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $14,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $15,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 11,145 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 8,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 6.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $229 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 7% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| 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
- Rutgers University Camden is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (5,966 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Rutgers University-Camden Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Rutgers University-Camden?
- Rutgers University Camden is 6.5% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Rutgers University-Camden than St Mary's College of Maryland ($30,600.00 vs. $28,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than St. Mary's ($14,151 vs. $20,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 9.5% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($12,923 vs. $14,146)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland as Rutgers University Camden (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 52.7% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($15,670 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. Rutgers University-Camden Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Rutgers University-Camden? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Camden or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 125 points higher than at Rutgers University-Camden (1020)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Rutgers University-Camden (76.5%)
St. Mary's vs. Rutgers University-Camden Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Rutgers University-Camden? 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 Rutgers University-Camden and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Rutgers University Camden (79% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $14,700 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $1,845 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($20,370 vs. $22,215)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($210 vs. $229)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Camden students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/