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Overview |
St. Mary's | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 1,940 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #438 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,672 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,679 | $17,909 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,016 | $10,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,109 | 3,246 | ||
| Admitted | 2,344 | 3,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1330 | 1040/1255 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $278 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
St. Mary's | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (1,940 students vs. 1,587 students)
St. Mary's vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is 12.7% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at St. Mary's than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($28,192.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than St. Mary's ($17,909 vs. $20,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 19.4% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($12,290 vs. $14,672)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Mary's College of Maryland students is 1.2% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($11,016 vs. $10,886)
St. Mary's vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 123 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than St. Mary's (75.4%)
St. Mary's vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (79% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $6,500 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $6,539 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($20,370 vs. $26,909)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($210 vs. $278)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/