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UMBC TU Maryland Mason Salisbury Mary Washington College Mount St. Mary's University Frostburg State University McDaniel College UD Elon UNC Charlotte| St Mary's College of Maryland | William Peace University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's | Peace College | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 730 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,672 | $12,198 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,679 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,016 | $24,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,109 | 1,286 | ||
| Admitted | 2,344 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1330 | 1140/1280 | ||
| 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 | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $248 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 20% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Peace 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
- St Mary's College of Maryland is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 730 students)
St. Mary's vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Peace College?
- William Peace University is 168.7% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Peace College than St Mary's College of Maryland ($32,550.00 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 Peace College ($20,679 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 20.3% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($12,198 vs. $14,672)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than St Mary's College of Maryland (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 121.4% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($24,387 vs. $11,016)
St. Mary's vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 277 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than St. Mary's (75.4%)
St. Mary's vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Peace 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 Peace College and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than William Peace University (79% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $15,500 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $36,000)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $3,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($20,370 vs. $24,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($210 vs. $248)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/