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UTSA McMurry University UMHB Texas A&M University of St Thomas St. Edward's University- St. Edward's UT Austin UT Dallas UH Trinity Texas Tech Texas State| Hardin Simmons University | St. Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
HSU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 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 |
HSU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
HSU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
HSU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
HSU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Mary's University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at St. Mary's University than Hardin Simmons University ($34,154.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than HSU ($21,379 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 14.7% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($9,980 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 12.1% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($25,439 vs. $22,695)
HSU vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU 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 HSU .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 8 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
HSU vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU 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 HSU.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Hardin Simmons University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $3,400 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,600)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/