by our College Data Analytics TeamIs SMWC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
SMWC is ranked #3,163 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Indiana, it ranks #59 of 59 for value.
Among the majors SMWC offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed | #4 of 4 |
| Special Education | #4 of 4 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | #36 of 36 |
| Health Services | #91 of 98 |
| Teacher Education | #207 of 265 |
| Healthcare Administration / Management | #223 of 225 |
| Accounting / Finance | #683 of 693 |
| Education | #954 of 960 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #954 of 960 |
| Registered Nursing | #958 of 966 |
Read the full SMWC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is ranked #49 out of #61 in Indiana for quality and #59 out of #59 for Indiana value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the SMWC financial aid page to be sure.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is ranked #3,163 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at SMWC costs about $31,872. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $127,488 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $49,052 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $31,872 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $31,872 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $127,488 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the SMWC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a SMWC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $196,208 | — | — |
| All Students | $127,488 | #3,163 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $127,488 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $196,208 | — | — |
| All Students | $127,488 | #59 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $127,488 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at SMWC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $40,812 |
| $30K–$48K | $41,307 |
| $48K–$75K | $44,117 |
| $75K–$110K | $46,408 |
| Over $110K | $46,639 |
About 100% of SMWC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,232 per year. Get more details on the SMWC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average SMWC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.