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Overview |
St. Mary's University | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #517 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarytx.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's University | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,154 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,154 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,448 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,379 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,439 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
St. Mary's University | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,369 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 4,629 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 24, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's University | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's University | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $192 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's University | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
St. Mary's University | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's University | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 3,253 students)
St. Mary's University vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's University or UT Tyler?
- St. Mary's University is 361.9% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at St. Mary's University than The University of Texas at Tyler ($34,154.00 vs. $23,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than St. Mary's University ($13,248 vs. $21,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 15.5% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($9,908 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than The University of Texas at Tyler (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 164.7% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($25,439 vs. $9,612)
St. Mary's University vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's University or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 21 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Tyler (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
St. Mary's University vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's University or UT Tyler? 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 UT Tyler and St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $900 more per year than UT Tyler graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $49,100)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $8,368 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($18,632 vs. $27,000)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($192 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Tyler students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/