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Overview |
St. Mary's | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 18% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Robert Morris 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
- Robert Morris University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (3,431 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Robert Morris University?
- Robert Morris University is 167.3% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Robert Morris University than St Mary's College of Maryland ($32,390.00 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 Robert Morris University ($20,714 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University are 11.6% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($12,680 vs. $14,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University than St Mary's College of Maryland (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 138.8% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($24,512 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Robert Morris University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Robert Morris University or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 94 points higher than at Robert Morris University (1051)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Robert Morris University (23)
- Accepted freshman Robert Morris University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than St. Mary's (77.3%)
St. Mary's vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Robert Morris 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 Robert Morris University and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Robert Morris University (79% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $2,600 more per year than Robert Morris University graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $48,900)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $6,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($20,370 vs. $27,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($210 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/