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UMBC TU Maryland Mason Salisbury Mary Washington College EC Mount St. Mary's University University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Frostburg State University College of Mount Saint Vincent McDaniel College| St Mary's College of Maryland | Seton Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 1,984 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $40,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $40,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,672 | $13,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,679 | $23,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,016 | $31,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,109 | 2,441 | ||
| Admitted | 2,344 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1330 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 25% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Seton Hill University | ||
| 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
- Seton Hill University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (1,984 students vs. 1,587 students)
St. Mary's vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 237.3% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($40,864.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Seton Hill University than St Mary's College of Maryland ($40,864.00 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 Hill University ($20,679 vs. $23,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 6.5% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($13,778 vs. $14,672)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than St Mary's College of Maryland (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 181.6% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($31,017 vs. $11,016)
St. Mary's vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or St. Mary's .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than St. Mary's (75.4%)
St. Mary's vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Seton Hill 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 Hill University and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Seton Hill University (79% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $10,500 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $41,000)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $6,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($20,370 vs. $27,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($210 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/