Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
William & Mary Villanova UVA Lehigh Washington and Lee Bucknell Davidson Colgate Miami BC Lafayette College George Washington| St Mary's College of Maryland | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
St. Mary's | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | richmond.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
St. Mary's | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $60,330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 57% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | University of Richmond | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | University of Richmond | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
St. Mary's | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $218 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | University of Richmond | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
St. Mary's | University of Richmond | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 87% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 75% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 397.9% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114% higher at University of Richmond than St Mary's College of Maryland ($60,330.00 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 University of Richmond ($20,714 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 5.1% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($14,146 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than University of Richmond (94% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 351.9% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($46,385 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 192 points higher than at St. Mary's (1145)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at St. Mary's (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
St. Mary's vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or University of Richmond? 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 Richmond and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than St Mary's College of Maryland (83% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $22,400 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $778 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($20,370 vs. $21,148)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($210 vs. $218)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond 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/