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Overview |
Georgetown | St. Mary's | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | St. Mary's City, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 1,520 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #143 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | smcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | St. Mary's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $12,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $28,192 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $14,146 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $20,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $10,265 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 94% |
Admission |
Georgetown | St. Mary's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 2,934 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 2,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 28/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1130/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgetown | St. Mary's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | St. Mary's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $20,370 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $210 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | St. Mary's | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown | St. Mary's | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | St. Mary's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 1,520 students)
Georgetown vs. St. Mary's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or St. Mary's?
- Georgetown University is 410.7% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.5% higher at Georgetown than St Mary's College of Maryland ($61,872.00 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 Georgetown ($20,714 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 33.1% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($14,146 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than Georgetown University (94% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 347.6% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($45,949 vs. $10,265)
Georgetown vs. St. Mary's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or St. Mary's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 271 points higher than at St. Mary's (1145)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at St. Mary's (25)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. St. Mary's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or St. Mary's? 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 St. Mary's and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than St Mary's College of Maryland (94% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $67,400 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $51,500)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $4,870 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's graduates. ($15,500 vs. $20,370)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's graduates. ($160 vs. $210)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/