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Overview |
SHSU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,480 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shsu.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHSU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,856 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,648 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,908 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,632 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,499 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 99% |
Admission |
SHSU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,316 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 13,809 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SHSU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHSU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHSU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SHSU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
SHSU | 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
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 3,253 students)
SHSU vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHSU or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 483.2% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.3% higher at St. Mary's University than Sam Houston State University ($34,154.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than St. Mary's University ($13,632 vs. $21,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sam Houston State University are 5% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($10,908 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Sam Houston State University (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 142.3% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($25,439 vs. $10,499)
SHSU vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHSU 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 SHSU .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 41 points higher than at SHSU (997)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SHSU (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than SHSU (84.6%)
SHSU vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHSU 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 SHSU.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Sam Houston State University (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $2,200 more per year than SHSU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $47,800)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SHSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/