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Overview |
St. Mary's University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,411 | 2,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #539 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarytx.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,144 | $21,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,144 | $21,728 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,720 | $9,356 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,562 | $20,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,045 | $14,541 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
St. Mary's University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,203 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 4,628 | 1,067 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 900/1090 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $205 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
St. Mary's University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 14% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Mary's University is larger than than Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (3,411 students vs. 2,861 students)
St. Mary's University vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's University or Wayland Baptist University?
- St. Mary's University is 61.7% more expensive to attend than Wayland Baptist University for in-state tuition ($35,144.00 vs. $21,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at St. Mary's University than Wayland Baptist University ($35,144.00 vs. $21,728.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayland Baptist University than St. Mary's University ($20,222 vs. $20,562)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 25.3% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($9,356 vs. $11,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Wayland Baptist University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 79.1% larger than aid received Wayland Baptist University ($26,045 vs. $14,541)
St. Mary's University vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's University or Wayland Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wayland Baptist University or St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 127 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Wayland Baptist University (54.1%)
St. Mary's University vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's University or Wayland Baptist 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 Wayland Baptist University and St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Wayland Baptist University (58% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Wayland Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,800)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $7,125 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($19,875 vs. $27,000)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University 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/