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Overview |
St. Mary's | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | New Paltz, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 6,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | newpaltz.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $15,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $19,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $7,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 13,228 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 7,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 58.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/30 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $196 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
St. Mary's | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 3% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| 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
- State University of New York at New Paltz is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (6,964 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or State University of New York at New Paltz?
- St Mary's College of Maryland is 71.4% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($12,116.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at St. Mary's than State University of New York at New Paltz ($28,192.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State University of New York at New Paltz than St. Mary's ($19,592 vs. $20,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 6.2% lower than costs at State University of New York at New Paltz ($14,146 vs. $15,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State University of New York at New Paltz than St Mary's College of Maryland (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Mary's College of Maryland students is 32.5% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($10,265 vs. $7,749)
St. Mary's vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or State University of New York at New Paltz? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between State University of New York at New Paltz or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 21 points higher than at State University of New York at New Paltz (1124)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at State University of New York at New Paltz (25)
- Accepted freshman State University of New York at New Paltz students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than State University of New York at New Paltz (58.3%)
St. Mary's vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or State University of New York at New Paltz? 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 State University of New York at New Paltz and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than State University of New York at New Paltz (79% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $4,100 more per year than State University of New York at New Paltz graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $47,400)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $1,370 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,370)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's graduates. ($196 vs. $210)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former State University of New York at New Paltz students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/