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Overview |
CSU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,545 | 3,411 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,380 | $35,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,380 | $35,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $11,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,347 | $20,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,411 | $26,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,072 | 5,203 | ||
| Admitted | 4,620 | 4,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
CSU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CSU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,545 students vs. 3,411 students)
CSU vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($35,144.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at St. Mary's University than Charleston Southern University ($35,144.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than CSU ($20,562 vs. $21,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 1.1% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($11,590 vs. $11,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University as St. Mary's University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 16.2% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($26,045 vs. $22,411)
CSU vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 8 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CSU (3.24)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than CSU (76.1%)
CSU vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Charleston Southern University (58% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $10,200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $39,800)
- St. Mary's University and CSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St. Mary's University and CSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/