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Overview |
St. Mary's | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/30 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 24% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Seton Hall University | ||
| 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
- Seton Hall University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 282.8% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Seton Hall University than St Mary's College of Maryland ($46,380.00 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 Seton Hall University ($20,714 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 16.9% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($14,146 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than St Mary's College of Maryland (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 186.8% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($29,443 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Seton Hall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hall University or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is the same at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
St. Mary's vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Seton Hall University? 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 Seton Hall University and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Seton Hall University (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $11,200 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $4,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($20,370 vs. $25,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($210 vs. $258)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University 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/