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William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond UVA Lehigh Emory Villanova Colgate Georgetown George Washington Swarthmore Haverford College| St Mary's College of Maryland | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 61% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $222 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 73% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 400.1% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.9% higher at Washington and Lee than St Mary's College of Maryland ($60,590.00 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 Washington and Lee ($20,714 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 19.6% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,146 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than Washington and Lee University (94% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 441.3% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($55,567 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 250 points higher than at St. Mary's (1145)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at St. Mary's (25)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
St. Mary's vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than St Mary's College of Maryland (91% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $37,500 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $1,130 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($20,370 vs. $21,500)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($210 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/