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Overview |
St. Mary's University | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,411 | 15,664 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarytx.edu | twu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's University | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,144 | $5,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,144 | $15,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,720 | $11,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,562 | $10,763 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,045 | $9,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
St. Mary's University | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,203 | 7,584 | ||
| Admitted | 4,628 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 930/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
St. Mary's University | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's University | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's University | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
St. Mary's University | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's University | Texas Woman's 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
- Texas Woman's University is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (15,664 students vs. 3,411 students)
St. Mary's University vs. Texas Woman's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's University or Texas Woman's University?
- St. Mary's University is 514.4% more expensive to attend than Texas Woman's University for in-state tuition ($35,144.00 vs. $5,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at St. Mary's University than Texas Woman's University ($35,144.00 vs. $15,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Woman's University than St. Mary's University ($10,763 vs. $20,562)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Woman's University are 3.2% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($11,358 vs. $11,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Texas Woman's University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 169.1% larger than aid received Texas Woman's University ($26,045 vs. $9,678)
St. Mary's University vs. Texas Woman's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's University or Texas Woman's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Woman's University or St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 97 points higher than at Texas Woman's University (941)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas Woman's University (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Texas Woman's University (3.24)
- Texas Woman's University has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than St. Mary's University (88.9%)
St. Mary's University vs. Texas Woman's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's University or Texas Woman's 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 Woman's University and St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Texas Woman's University (58% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Texas Woman's University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $48,600)
- Texas Woman's University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Texas Woman's University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Woman's University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/