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UTSA Texas A&M University of St Thomas St. Edward's University- St. Edward's UT Austin UT Dallas UH Trinity Texas Tech UMHB Texas State UIW| St. Mary's University | Southwestern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,411 | 817 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarytx.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,144 | $23,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,144 | $23,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,720 | $9,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,562 | $20,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,045 | $14,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Mary's University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,203 | 1,468 | ||
| Admitted | 4,628 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 55.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 19.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 910/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
St. Mary's University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
St. Mary's University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Mary's University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,411 students vs. 817 students)
St. Mary's University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's University or Southwestern Adventist University?
- St. Mary's University is 46.9% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($35,144.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at St. Mary's University than Southwestern Adventist University ($35,144.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than St. Mary's University ($20,198 vs. $20,562)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 29.8% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($9,032 vs. $11,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than St. Mary's University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 79.2% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($26,045 vs. $14,534)
St. Mary's University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's University or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 134 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Southwestern Adventist University (55.5%)
St. Mary's University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's University or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (58% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $42,600)
- Southwestern Adventist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern Adventist University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/