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Overview |
St. Mary's | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 10,809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #186 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $13,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $32,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,672 | $15,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,679 | $17,425 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,016 | $16,298 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,109 | 17,779 | ||
| Admitted | 2,344 | 13,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1330 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 68% | ||
| 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-Newark | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| 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 Newark is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (10,809 students vs. 1,587 students)
St. Mary's vs. Rutgers University-Newark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Rutgers University-Newark?
- Rutgers University Newark is 12.9% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($13,674.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than St Mary's College of Maryland ($32,436.00 vs. $28,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than St. Mary's ($17,425 vs. $20,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 2.6% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($14,672 vs. $15,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than Rutgers University Newark (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 47.9% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($16,298 vs. $11,016)
St. Mary's vs. Rutgers University-Newark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Rutgers University-Newark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Newark or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 115 points higher than at Rutgers University-Newark (1030)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Rutgers University-Newark has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than St. Mary's (75.4%)
St. Mary's vs. Rutgers University-Newark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Rutgers University-Newark? 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-Newark and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Rutgers University Newark (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark 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-Newark graduates. ($20,370 vs. $22,215)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($210 vs. $229)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Newark 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/