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Overview |
St. Mary's University | SFASU | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #517 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarytx.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,154 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,154 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,448 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,379 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,439 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
St. Mary's University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,369 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 4,629 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's University | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
St. Mary's University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's University | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 3,253 students)
St. Mary's University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's University or SFASU?
- St. Mary's University is 335.5% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.1% higher at St. Mary's University than Stephen F Austin State University ($34,154.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than St. Mary's University ($13,858 vs. $21,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 18.7% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($9,642 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Stephen F Austin State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 145.5% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($25,439 vs. $10,363)
St. Mary's University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 37 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
St. Mary's University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's University or SFASU? 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 SFASU and St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $5,400 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,600)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SFASU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/