- Washington Adventist University is a private school while St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Maryland.
- SMCM has more expensive tuition of $31,312 than Washington Adventist University ($25,200).
- Washington Adventist University has tighter acceptance rate of 61.39% than SMCM (82.42%).
- SMCM is larger with 1,520 students than Washington Adventist University (671 students).
Washington Adventist University View More Rivals | St. Mary's College of Maryland View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Maryland | Rankings | #158 in Liberal Arts Colleges #9 in Maryland |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Takoma Park, MD | Location | St. Mary's City, MD |
| Known as | SMCM | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $25,200 | Undergraduate | $15,236 Maryland residents $31,312 out-of-state |
| $11,525 | Graduate | $21,330 Maryland residents $21,416 out-of-state |
| $14,125 | Financial Aid | $9,939 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| 61.39% | Acceptance Rate | 82.42% |
| 23.80% | Yield | 25.07% |
| Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 29 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 671 | Total Students | 1,520 |
| 582 | Undergraduate | 1,497 |
| 89 | Graduate | 23 |
| 37 | Online Enrollment | 1 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 21% | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $46,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 400) $4,470 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,499) $8,167 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,970 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 32 Full-time 138 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 131 Full-time 52 Part-time |
| 110 Full-time 153 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 375 Full-time 107 Part-time |
| $52,594 for Faculties $60,032 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,558 for Faculties $64,501 Part-time |