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Is SMCM a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$144,459 Avg Total Cost

St Mary's College of Maryland Value Report

Is SMCM worth the money? Read College Factual's annual SMCM value report to determine if the school is priced fairly for the quality of education they provide.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 25% National Quality
Expensive Price

St Mary's College of Maryland is ranked #1,739 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe St Mary's College of Maryland is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1739 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  22.40 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $144,459 in Total

On average, a bachelor's degree from SMCM will cost you about $144,459. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $34,978 and a typical 4.13 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$34,978
Average Years to Graduate4.13
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$144,459

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average SMCM student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your SMCM degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$93,115 In-State With Aid
$175,228 Avg Cost No Aid
4.13 Years to Graduate

Net price can vary based on your unique situation.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at SMCM.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$175,228#0F
All Students$144,459#1,739D-
Only Students Receiving Aid$139,449#1,437D
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$128,893#F
All Students$98,125#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$93,115#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Maryland.

About 96% of SMCM students receive financial aid. Get more details on what SMCM financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average SMCM cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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