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Overview |
St. Mary's | Western New England University | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 44% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Western New England University | ||
| 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
- Western New England University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 244.6% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Western New England University than St Mary's College of Maryland ($41,750.00 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 Western New England University ($20,714 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 3.7% lower than costs at Western New England University ($14,146 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than St Mary's College of Maryland (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 141.4% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($24,781 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 65 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Western New England University (25)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than St. Mary's (77.3%)
St. Mary's vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Western New England University? 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 Western New England University and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Western New England University (79% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $8,300 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $6,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($20,370 vs. $27,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($210 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/