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Overview |
St. Mary's University | TAMUK | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #517 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarytx.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's University | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,154 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,154 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,448 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,379 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,439 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
St. Mary's University | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,369 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 4,629 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's University | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's University | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $203 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's University | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
St. Mary's University | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's University | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 3,253 students)
St. Mary's University vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's University or TAMUK?
- St. Mary's University is 564.9% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.4% higher at St. Mary's University than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($34,154.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than St. Mary's University ($11,347 vs. $21,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 21.5% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($9,425 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 137.2% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($25,439 vs. $10,723)
St. Mary's University vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's University or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 101 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
St. Mary's University vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's University or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (58% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $3,700 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $7,364 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $27,000)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/