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UTSA Texas A&M Texas Tech University of St Thomas DBU St. Edward's University- St. Edward's UT Austin Baylor UT Dallas Tarleton UH Texas State| Abilene Christian University | St. Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 3,253 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or St. Mary's University?
- Abilene Christian University is 18% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Abilene Christian University than St. Mary's University ($40,300.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than Abilene Christian University ($21,379 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 0.5% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($11,448 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 3.3% larger than aid received St. Mary's University ($26,280 vs. $25,439)
Abilene Christian University vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 54 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at St. Mary's University (3.61)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Abilene Christian University vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or St. Mary's University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between St. Mary's University and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than St. Mary's University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,325 vs. $27,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/