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UMBC TU Maryland Mason Salisbury Mount Saint Mary College Mary Washington College Mount St. Mary's University Frostburg State University McDaniel College UD Elon| St Mary's College of Maryland | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Sparkill, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 1,950 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #572 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | stac.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $36,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $36,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,672 | $16,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,679 | $21,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,016 | $30,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,109 | 2,251 | ||
| Admitted | 2,344 | 1,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1330 | 920/1270 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $232 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 25% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (1,950 students vs. 1,587 students)
St. Mary's vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Saint Thomas Aquinas College?
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College is 204.7% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($36,920.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than St Mary's College of Maryland ($36,920.00 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 Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($20,679 vs. $21,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 11% lower than costs at Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($14,672 vs. $16,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than St Mary's College of Maryland (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Thomas Aquinas College students is 174.1% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($30,197 vs. $11,016)
St. Mary's vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Saint Thomas Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Thomas Aquinas College or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 203 points higher than at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (942)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (3.0)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than St. Mary's (75.4%)
St. Mary's vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Saint Thomas Aquinas 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 Saint Thomas Aquinas College and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Saint Thomas Aquinas College (79% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $3,500 more per year than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $48,000)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $2,130 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates. ($20,370 vs. $22,500)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates. ($210 vs. $232)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Thomas Aquinas College 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/