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Overview |
St. Mary's | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Rapid City, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 2,492 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #362 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | sdsmt.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $7,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $12,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $8,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $21,124 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $5,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 90% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 1,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1160/1378 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $284 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
St. Mary's | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 62% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| 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
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (2,492 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
- St Mary's College of Maryland is 54.9% more expensive to attend than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for in-state tuition ($12,116.00 vs. $7,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.3% higher at St. Mary's than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($28,192.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Mary's College of Maryland than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($20,714 vs. $21,124)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 76.4% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($8,020 vs. $14,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Mary's College of Maryland students is 89% larger than aid received South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($10,265 vs. $5,431)
St. Mary's vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota School of Mines and Technology or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (1200) is 55 points higher than at St. Mary's (1145)
- Incoming South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at St. Mary's (25)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than St. Mary's (77.3%)
St. Mary's vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? 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 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (79% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology earn on average $8,500 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $7,130 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($20,370 vs. $27,500)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($210 vs. $284)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/