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Overview |
St. Mary's University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,411 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarytx.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,144 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,144 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,720 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,562 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,045 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
St. Mary's University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,203 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 4,628 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
St. Mary's University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
St. Mary's University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 3,411 students)
St. Mary's University vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's University or West Texas A & M University?
- St. Mary's University is 451.5% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($35,144.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 325.1% higher at St. Mary's University than West Texas A & M University ($35,144.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than St. Mary's University ($17,182 vs. $20,562)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 24% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($9,449 vs. $11,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than West Texas A & M University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 253% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($26,045 vs. $7,378)
St. Mary's University vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's University or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 67 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.61) as students at West Texas A & M University (3.61)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than St. Mary's University (88.9%)
St. Mary's University vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's University or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than West Texas A & M University (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $5,900 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University 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/