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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Fisher College | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | fisher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Fisher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $26,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $25,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Fisher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 3,333 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 2,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/30 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | 800/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Fisher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Fisher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $19,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $198 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Fisher College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 36% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Fisher College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Fisher 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
- Fisher College is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,147 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Fisher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Fisher College?
- Fisher College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Fisher College than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($33,150.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Fisher College ($17,358 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 52.8% lower than costs at Fisher College ($11,350 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Fisher College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 4.1% larger than aid received Fisher College ($26,438 vs. $25,406)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Fisher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Fisher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher College or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Fisher College (74.2%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Fisher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Fisher 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 Fisher College and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Fisher College (57% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Fisher College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $32,300)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $7,812 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($19,187 vs. $26,999)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($198 vs. $279)
- More Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher 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/