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UTSA Texas A&M University of St Thomas St. Edward's University- St. Edward's UT Austin UT Dallas UH Trinity Texas Tech UMHB Texas State UIW| Brazosport College | St. Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Lake Jackson, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,100 | 3,411 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brazosport.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,388 | $35,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,038 | $35,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,901 | $11,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,659 | $20,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,142 | $26,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
BC | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,203 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $54 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
BC | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
BC | St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brazosport College is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,100 students vs. 3,411 students)
BC vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 1,245% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($35,144.00 vs. $2,613.00)
- Out of state tuition is 770.3% higher at St. Mary's University than Brazosport College ($35,144.00 vs. $4,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than St. Mary's University ($5,659 vs. $20,562)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 18.4% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($9,901 vs. $11,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Brazosport College (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 528.8% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($26,045 vs. $4,142)
Which college is harder to get into, BC 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 BC .
BC vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $10,400 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $21,750 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($5,250 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $225 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($54 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/