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Overview |
St. Mary's University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #517 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarytx.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,154 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,154 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,448 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,379 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,439 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
St. Mary's University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,369 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 4,629 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 50.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
St. Mary's University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $126 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
St. Mary's University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Mary's University is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,198 students)
St. Mary's University vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's University or A&M-Central Texas?
- St. Mary's University is 483.1% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.3% higher at St. Mary's University than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($34,154.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than St. Mary's University ($5,465 vs. $21,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Central Texas are 6.8% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($10,722 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Texas A&M University Central Texas (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 176.4% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($25,439 vs. $9,203)
St. Mary's University vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's University or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or St. Mary's University .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
St. Mary's University vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's University or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and St. Mary's University.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $14,737 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($12,263 vs. $27,000)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($126 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/