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Overview |
St. Mary's | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Butte, MT | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 1,625 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #463 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | mtech.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $5,878 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $21,415 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $10,741 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $16,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $5,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 1,757 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 1,572 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $206 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 23% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (1,625 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Montana Tech of the University of Montana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Montana Tech of the University of Montana?
- St Mary's College of Maryland is 106.1% more expensive to attend than Montana Tech of the University of Montana for in-state tuition ($12,116.00 vs. $5,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at St. Mary's than Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($28,192.00 vs. $21,415.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana Tech of the University of Montana than St. Mary's ($16,045 vs. $20,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana Tech of the University of Montana are 31.7% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($10,741 vs. $14,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana Tech of the University of Montana than St Mary's College of Maryland (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Mary's College of Maryland students is 73.5% larger than aid received Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($10,265 vs. $5,917)
St. Mary's vs. Montana Tech of the University of Montana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Montana Tech of the University of Montana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montana Tech of the University of Montana or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is the same at Montana Tech of the University of Montana (1145)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Montana Tech of the University of Montana (25)
- Accepted freshman Montana Tech of the University of Montana students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than St. Mary's (77.3%)
St. Mary's vs. Montana Tech of the University of Montana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Montana Tech of the University of Montana? 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 Montana Tech of the University of Montana and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Montana Tech of the University of Montana (79% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $1,100 more per year than Montana Tech of the University of Montana graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $50,400)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana students graduate with a $370 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,370)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's graduates. ($206 vs. $210)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montana Tech of the University of Montana students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/