by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a St. Mary’s College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how St. Mary’s College measures up.
St. Mary’s College is ranked #2,646 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within Indiana, it ranks #51 of 59 for value.
Among the majors St. Mary’s College offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Communication Sciences & Disorders | #117 of 127 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #117 of 127 |
| Biology | #119 of 179 |
| Communications | #167 of 200 |
| Communication Sciences | #221 of 238 |
| Secondary Education | #364 of 404 |
| Teacher Education | #364 of 404 |
| Communication & Media Studies | #522 of 620 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #522 of 620 |
| Communication & Journalism | #623 of 743 |
Below is the detailed St. Mary’s College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Saint Mary’s College is ranked #13 out of #61 in Indiana for quality and #51 out of #59 for Indiana value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the St. Mary’s College financial aid page to be sure.
Saint Mary’s College is ranked #2,646 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Saint Mary’s 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 St. Mary’s College costs about $25,292. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $101,168 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $66,613 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $25,292 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $25,292 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $101,168 |
*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 St. Mary’s College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What St. Mary’s College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a St. Mary’s College 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 | $266,452 | — | — |
| All Students | $101,168 | #2,646 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $101,168 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $266,452 | — | — |
| All Students | $101,168 | #51 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $101,168 | — | — |
*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 St. Mary’s College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,918 |
| $30K–$48K | $26,610 |
| $48K–$75K | $21,529 |
| $75K–$110K | $30,396 |
| Over $110K | $33,026 |
About 100% of St. Mary’s College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $37,743 per year. Get more details on the St. Mary’s College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the St. Mary’s College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.