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Overview |
St. Mary's | U of R | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 71% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $253 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
St. Mary's | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 44% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 399.8% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.8% higher at U of R than St Mary's College of Maryland ($60,550.00 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 U of R ($20,714 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 28.9% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($14,146 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than University of Rochester (94% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 286.9% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($39,715 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or St. Mary's .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than U of R (38.9%)
St. Mary's vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or U of R? 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 U of R and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than St Mary's College of Maryland (83% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $19,500 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $4,130 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($20,370 vs. $24,500)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($210 vs. $253)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/