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Overview |
St. Mary's | Gannon University | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 26% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 194% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Gannon University than St Mary's College of Maryland ($35,620.00 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 Gannon University ($20,714 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 8.9% lower than costs at Gannon University ($14,146 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than St Mary's College of Maryland (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 155% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($26,172 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 110 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than St. Mary's (77.3%)
St. Mary's vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Gannon University? 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 Gannon University and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Gannon University (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $1,400 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $6,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($20,370 vs. $27,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($210 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/