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Overview |
St. Mary's University | Tarleton | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,411 | 15,937 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarytx.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's University | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,144 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,144 | $14,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,720 | $10,846 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,562 | $15,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,045 | $7,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
St. Mary's University | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,203 | 8,746 | ||
| Admitted | 4,628 | 8,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's University | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's University | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
St. Mary's University | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's University | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (15,937 students vs. 3,411 students)
St. Mary's University vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's University or Tarleton?
- St. Mary's University is 695.8% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($35,144.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.4% higher at St. Mary's University than Tarleton State University ($35,144.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than St. Mary's University ($15,363 vs. $20,562)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 8.1% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($10,846 vs. $11,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Tarleton State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 242.7% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($26,045 vs. $7,600)
St. Mary's University vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's University or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 79 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than St. Mary's University (88.9%)
St. Mary's University vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's University or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Tarleton State University (58% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/