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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University UIW| St. Mary's University | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's University | Texas State | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,411 | 38,722 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarytx.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's University | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,144 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,144 | $20,366 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,720 | $12,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,562 | $15,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,045 | $11,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
St. Mary's University | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,203 | 37,183 | ||
| Admitted | 4,628 | 33,273 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
St. Mary's University | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's University | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's University | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
St. Mary's University | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's University | Texas State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (38,722 students vs. 3,411 students)
St. Mary's University vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's University or Texas State?
- St. Mary's University is 308.4% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($35,144.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at St. Mary's University than Texas State University ($35,144.00 vs. $20,366.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than St. Mary's University ($15,307 vs. $20,562)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 4.7% lower than costs at Texas State University ($11,720 vs. $12,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Texas State University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 133.2% larger than aid received Texas State University ($26,045 vs. $11,169)
St. Mary's University vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's University or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is the same at Texas State (1038)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Texas State (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than St. Mary's University (88.9%)
St. Mary's University vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's University or Texas State? 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 Texas State and St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Texas State University (58% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $800 more per year than Texas State graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $49,200)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $27,000)
- Texas State graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/