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UMBC TU Maryland Mason Salisbury Mary Washington College Mount St. Mary's University Frostburg State University McDaniel College UD Elon UNC Charlotte| St Mary's College of Maryland | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's | Jefferson | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $129 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 35% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 255.7% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Jefferson than St Mary's College of Maryland ($43,100.00 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 Jefferson ($20,714 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 4% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,146 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than St Mary's College of Maryland (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 216.5% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($32,486 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or St. Mary's .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than St. Mary's (77.3%)
St. Mary's vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and St. Mary's.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $71,400 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $51,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $7,870 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's graduates. ($12,500 vs. $20,370)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's graduates. ($129 vs. $210)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/