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Overview |
St. Mary's | Walsh College | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $287 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 13% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Walsh College | ||
| 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
- Walsh University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (2,309 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 159.3% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Walsh College than St Mary's College of Maryland ($31,420.00 vs. $28,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than St. Mary's ($20,032 vs. $20,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 20.9% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($11,700 vs. $14,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than St Mary's College of Maryland (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 155% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($26,172 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or St. Mary's .
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
St. Mary's vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Walsh University (79% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $6,100 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $45,400)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $7,463 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($20,370 vs. $27,833)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($210 vs. $287)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/