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Overview |
St. Mary's | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Wayne, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 9,070 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #557 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | wpunj.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $14,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $23,192 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $12,967 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 6,464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 990/1345 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $253 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
St. Mary's | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 6% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Paterson University of New Jersey is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (9,070 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or William Paterson University of New Jersey?
- William Paterson University of New Jersey is 17.1% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($14,192.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at St. Mary's than William Paterson University of New Jersey ($28,192.00 vs. $23,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Paterson University of New Jersey than St. Mary's ($12,967 vs. $20,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Paterson University of New Jersey are 7.5% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($13,160 vs. $14,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Paterson University of New Jersey than St Mary's College of Maryland (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Paterson University of New Jersey students is 6.4% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($10,919 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or William Paterson University of New Jersey? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Paterson University of New Jersey or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 155 points higher than at William Paterson University of New Jersey (990)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at William Paterson University of New Jersey (2.97)
- William Paterson University of New Jersey has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than St. Mary's (77.3%)
St. Mary's vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or William Paterson University of New Jersey? 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than William Paterson University of New Jersey (79% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $5,000 more per year than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $46,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $4,130 lower median federal student loan debt than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates. ($20,370 vs. $24,500)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates. ($210 vs. $253)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Paterson University of New Jersey students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/