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UTSA Texas A&M University of St Thomas St. Edward's University- St. Edward's UT Austin TLU UT Dallas UH Texas State Trinity Texas Tech UMHB| Concordia University Texas | St. Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Texas | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 3,411 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concordia.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Texas | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $35,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $35,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,940 | $11,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,621 | $20,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,382 | $26,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Texas | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,170 | 5,203 | ||
| Admitted | 1,976 | 4,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Texas | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Texas | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,174 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Texas | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Texas | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Texas | 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
- St. Mary's University is larger than than Concordia University-Texas based on total student enrollment (3,411 students vs. 1,614 students)
Concordia University-Texas vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Texas or St. Mary's University?
- Concordia University Texas is 1.7% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $35,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Concordia University-Texas than St. Mary's University ($35,750.00 vs. $35,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than Concordia University-Texas ($20,562 vs. $23,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 10.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($11,720 vs. $12,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Texas than St. Mary's University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 9% larger than aid received St. Mary's University ($28,382 vs. $26,045)
Concordia University-Texas vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Texas 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 Concordia University-Texas .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 40 points higher than at Concordia University-Texas (998)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Concordia University-Texas (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Concordia University-Texas (3.3)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than St. Mary's University (88.9%)
Concordia University-Texas vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Texas 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 Concordia University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Concordia University Texas (58% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Concordia University-Texas graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,100)
- St. Mary's University students graduate with a $174 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,174)
- St. Mary's University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($279 vs. $280)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/