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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 | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's | USMMA | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 11% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $67 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
St. Mary's | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 85% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Mary's College of Maryland is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (1,520 students vs. 943 students)
St. Mary's vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or USMMA?
- St Mary's College of Maryland is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($12,116.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at St. Mary's than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($28,192.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than St. Mary's ($4,891 vs. $20,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than United States Merchant Marine Academy (94% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Mary's College of Maryland students is 128.7% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($10,265 vs. $4,489)
St. Mary's vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 75 points higher than at St. Mary's (1145)
- Accepted freshman USMMA 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 USMMA (27.3%)
St. Mary's vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or USMMA? 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 USMMA and St. Mary's.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $40,900 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $51,500)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $13,870 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's graduates. ($6,500 vs. $20,370)
- USMMA graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's graduates. ($67 vs. $210)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/