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Overview |
St. Mary's | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
St. Mary's | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 56% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 312% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at University of Scranton than St Mary's College of Maryland ($49,912.00 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 Scranton ($20,714 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 16.6% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($14,146 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than St Mary's College of Maryland (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 194.4% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($30,218 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 11 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than St. Mary's (77.3%)
St. Mary's vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than University of Scranton (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $10,600 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $6,630 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($20,370 vs. $27,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($210 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/