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UTSA UH University of St Thomas Texas A&M University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown St. Edward's University- St. Edward's UT Austin UMHB UT Dallas Texas Tech Texas State| Houston Baptist University | St. Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
HBU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 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 |
HBU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
HBU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
HBU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
HBU | 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 3,253 students)
HBU vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or St. Mary's University?
- Houston Baptist University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at HBU than St. Mary's University ($34,250.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than St. Mary's University ($19,515 vs. $21,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 25.4% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($9,130 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 5.8% larger than aid received St. Mary's University ($26,908 vs. $25,439)
HBU vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU 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 HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 22 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming HBU 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 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at HBU (3.46)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU 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 HBU.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Houston Baptist University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $1,600 more per year than St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $50,000)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU 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/