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Overview |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,309 | 3,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #462 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stedwards.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,484 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,484 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,010 | $10,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,351 | $20,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,176 | $23,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,611 | 1,591 | ||
| Admitted | 4,696 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 45.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1235 | 1075/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,271 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $227 |
Diversity |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 2% | ||
Campus |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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
- University of St Thomas is larger than than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (3,813 students vs. 3,309 students)
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or University of St Thomas?
- Saint Edward's University is 53.4% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($50,484.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than University of St Thomas ($50,484.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($20,469 vs. $28,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 36.7% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($10,248 vs. $14,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than University of St Thomas (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 56.9% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($37,176 vs. $23,688)
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 32 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have at the same average high school GPA (3.53) as students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (83.7%)
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and St. Edward's University- St. Edward's.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than University of St Thomas (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $2,100 more per year than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $55,100)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $3,271 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,271)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($227 vs. $261)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/