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Overview |
St. Mary's | Moore College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 368 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | moore.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Moore College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $46,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $46,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $18,034 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $38,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $26,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Moore College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 1,510 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 803 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1130/1270 | ||
| 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 | Moore College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Moore College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Moore College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Moore College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 69% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Moore College of Art and Design | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Mary's College of Maryland is larger than than Moore College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (1,520 students vs. 368 students)
St. Mary's vs. Moore College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Moore College of Art and Design?
- Moore College of Art and Design is 283% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($46,400.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at Moore College of Art and Design than St Mary's College of Maryland ($46,400.00 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 Moore College of Art and Design ($20,714 vs. $38,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 27.5% lower than costs at Moore College of Art and Design ($14,146 vs. $18,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moore College of Art and Design than St Mary's College of Maryland (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moore College of Art and Design students is 157.9% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($26,476 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. Moore College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Moore College of Art and Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moore College of Art and Design or St. Mary's .
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Moore College of Art and Design (3.24)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Moore College of Art and Design (53.2%)
St. Mary's vs. Moore College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Moore College of Art and Design? 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 Moore College of Art and Design and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Moore College of Art and Design (79% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $13,400 more per year than Moore College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $38,100)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $6,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Moore College of Art and Design graduates. ($20,370 vs. $27,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Moore College of Art and Design graduates. ($210 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Moore College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/