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Overview |
UHCL | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,211 | 3,411 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $35,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,608 | $35,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,014 | $11,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,488 | $20,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,220 | $26,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 98% |
Admission |
UHCL | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 5,203 | ||
| Admitted | 1,768 | 4,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 980/1150 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UHCL | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $279 |
Diversity |
UHCL | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UHCL | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (8,211 students vs. 3,411 students)
UHCL vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 483.4% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($35,144.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.2% higher at St. Mary's University than University of Houston Clear Lake ($35,144.00 vs. $19,608.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than St. Mary's University ($10,488 vs. $20,562)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 6.4% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($11,014 vs. $11,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than University of Houston Clear Lake (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 113.1% larger than aid received University of Houston Clear Lake ($26,045 vs. $12,220)
UHCL vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or UHCL .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 13 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than UHCL (75.3%)
UHCL vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or St. Mary'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 St. Mary's University and UHCL.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $3,700 more per year than St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $50,000)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $9,850 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($17,150 vs. $27,000)
- UHCL graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($177 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHCL students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/