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Overview |
GWU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
GWU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
GWU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 5% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at St. Mary's University than Gardner Webb University ($34,154.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than GWU ($21,379 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 6.3% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($10,770 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($25,439 vs. $24,130)
GWU vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU 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 GWU .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 61 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at St. Mary's University (3.61)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Gardner Webb University (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $9,500 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/