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Overview |
St. Mary's | University of Akron | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $263 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
St. Mary's | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 7% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or University of Akron?
- St Mary's College of Maryland is 20% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($12,116.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.1% higher at St. Mary's than University of Akron Main Campus ($28,192.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than St. Mary's ($14,667 vs. $20,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 14% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($12,410 vs. $14,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron 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 20.4% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($10,265 vs. $8,525)
St. Mary's vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 96 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than St. Mary's (77.3%)
St. Mary's vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (79% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $11,400 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $40,100)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $5,130 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($20,370 vs. $25,500)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($210 vs. $263)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/