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Overview |
St. Mary's | Ohio University | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 20.6% | ||
| 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 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $211 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 10.2% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at St. Mary's than Ohio University Main Campus ($28,192.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than St. Mary's ($20,207 vs. $20,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 14.7% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($12,336 vs. $14,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than St Mary's College of Maryland (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Mary's College of Maryland students is 9% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($10,265 vs. $9,416)
St. Mary's vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 37 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than St. Mary's (77.3%)
St. Mary's vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Ohio 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 Ohio University and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (79% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $7,000 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $44,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $130 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University graduates. ($20,370 vs. $20,500)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University graduates. ($210 vs. $211)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/