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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Wooster | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 1,147 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 83.1% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at Wooster than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($57,050.00 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 Wooster ($17,358 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 18.9% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($11,350 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 60.1% larger than aid received Saint Mary of the Woods College ($42,315 vs. $26,438)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 285 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (21)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (3.35)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Saint Mary of the Woods College (75% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $18,900 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $32,300)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,999)
- Wooster graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/