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UTSA Texas A&M University of St Thomas St. Edward's University- St. Edward's UT Austin JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University UT Dallas Longwood University| St. Mary's University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's University | SU | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #517 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarytx.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,154 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,154 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,448 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,379 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,439 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Mary's University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,369 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 4,629 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
St. Mary's University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 48% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,253 students)
St. Mary's University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's University or SU?
- St. Mary's University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at St. Mary's University than Shenandoah University ($34,154.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than SU ($21,379 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 1.9% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($11,230 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 8.4% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($25,439 vs. $23,467)
St. Mary's University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 33 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St. Mary's University (3.61)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than SU (80.4%)
St. Mary's University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's University or SU? 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 SU and St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Shenandoah University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $1,700 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/