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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,105 | 3,411 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $35,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,332 | $35,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $11,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,269 | $20,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,246 | $26,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,953 | 5,203 | ||
| Admitted | 6,302 | 4,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.6%Open | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7%Open | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1110 | 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 |
University of Houston-Downtown | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (14,105 students vs. 3,411 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 462.1% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($35,144.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.2% higher at St. Mary's University than University of Houston Downtown ($35,144.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than St. Mary's University ($14,269 vs. $20,562)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 18.6% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($9,882 vs. $11,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than University of Houston Downtown (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 215.9% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($26,045 vs. $8,246)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown 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 University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 144 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than St. Mary's University (88.9%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown 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 University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than University of Houston Downtown (58% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $2,600 more per year than University of Houston-Downtown graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $47,400)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/