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Overview |
St. Mary's University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,411 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarytx.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,144 | $32,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,144 | $32,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,720 | $13,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,562 | $21,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,045 | $29,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
St. Mary's University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,203 | 4,725 | ||
| Admitted | 4,628 | 2,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
St. Mary's University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
St. Mary's University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| 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
- St. Mary's University is larger than than Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,411 students vs. 2,595 students)
St. Mary's University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's University or Texas Wesleyan University?
- St. Mary's University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Texas Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($35,144.00 vs. $32,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at St. Mary's University than Texas Wesleyan University ($35,144.00 vs. $32,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than Texas Wesleyan University ($20,562 vs. $21,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 11.1% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($11,720 vs. $13,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Texas Wesleyan University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 12.7% larger than aid received St. Mary's University ($29,348 vs. $26,045)
St. Mary's University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's University or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 35 points higher than at Texas Wesleyan University (1003)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Texas Wesleyan University (62.4%)
St. Mary's University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's University or Texas Wesleyan University? 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 Wesleyan University and St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (58% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,200)
- Texas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($24,999 vs. $27,000)
- Texas Wesleyan University 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 Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/