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UTSA UT Dallas Baylor UNT Texas A&M University of St Thomas St. Edward's University- St. Edward's TCU Abilene Christian University OBU UT Austin UT Arlington| Dallas Baptist University | St. Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DBU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,348 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #595 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbu.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
DBU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,810 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,810 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,351 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,607 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,797 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
DBU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,519 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 7,784 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DBU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DBU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
DBU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
DBU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
DBU | 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
- Dallas Baptist University is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,348 students vs. 3,253 students)
DBU vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DBU or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 1% more expensive to attend than DBU for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at St. Mary's University than Dallas Baptist University ($34,154.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than DBU ($21,379 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 22.4% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($9,351 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Dallas Baptist University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 35.3% larger than aid received Dallas Baptist University ($25,439 vs. $18,797)
DBU vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DBU 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 DBU .
- The average SAT score at Dallas Baptist University (1055) is 17 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at DBU (3.46)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
DBU vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DBU 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 DBU.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Dallas Baptist University (58% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $2,300 more per year than DBU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $47,700)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- DBU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/