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Overview |
UH | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 46,700 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uh.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,685 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,877 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,418 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,457 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 99% |
Admission |
UH | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,783 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 19,728 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1330 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UH | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
UH | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UH | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UH | St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 3,253 students)
UH vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 293.3% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at St. Mary's University than University of Houston ($34,154.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than St. Mary's University ($14,056 vs. $21,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 9.9% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($10,418 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than University of Houston (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 122% larger than aid received University of Houston ($25,439 vs. $11,457)
UH vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UH 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 UH .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 116 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming UH students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UH (3.46)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than UH (66.2%)
UH vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH 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 UH.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than University of Houston (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $9,000 more per year than St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $50,000)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- UH graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/