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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | dallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $19,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $19,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $9,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $22,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $12,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 354 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | 793/1077 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $28,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $295 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is larger than than Dallas Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,147 students vs. 247 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Dallas Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Dallas Christian College?
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is 59.6% more expensive to attend than Dallas Christian College for in-state tuition ($31,150.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College than Dallas Christian College ($31,150.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Dallas Christian College ($17,358 vs. $22,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Christian College are 18% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($9,620 vs. $11,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College as Dallas Christian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 117.3% larger than aid received Dallas Christian College ($26,438 vs. $12,169)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Dallas Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Dallas Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dallas Christian College or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary of the Woods College (952) is 121 points higher than at Dallas Christian College (831)
- Incoming Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Dallas Christian College (18)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Dallas Christian College (3.06)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Dallas Christian College (50%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Dallas Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Dallas Christian 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 Dallas Christian College and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Dallas Christian College (57% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Dallas Christian College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $32,300)
- Saint Mary of the Woods College students graduate with a $1,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Dallas Christian College graduates. ($26,999 vs. $28,621)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Dallas Christian College graduates. ($279 vs. $295)
- More Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dallas Christian College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/