Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs Taylor University

Saint Mary of the Woods, IN · Upland, IN · Source: IPEDS federal database

	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	Taylor University
Acceptance Rate	76.1%	76.1%
In-State Tuition	$33,490	$39,104
Out-of-State Tuition	$33,490	$39,104
Average Net Price	$10,821	$14,075
Graduation Rate	52.0%	77.0%

GradFax Analysis

Both are competitive to get into. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College accepts 76.1% of applicants; Taylor University accepts 76.1%. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College's tuition is $33,490. Taylor University's is $39,104. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is cheaper. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates 52% of students in 6 years. Taylor University graduates 77%.

Bottom Line

Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.

Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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Common Questions

Which is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Taylor University?▼

Taylor University. It accepts 76.1% of applicants, per IPEDS data.

Source: IPEDS

Is Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Taylor University more affordable?▼

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has lower published tuition: $33,490 versus $39,104. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.

Source: IPEDS

Which has a better graduation rate?▼

Taylor University: 77% of students finish in 6 years. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is at 52%.

Source: IPEDS

Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.