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Overview |
UH | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 46,700 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uh.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,685 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,877 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,418 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,457 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 91% |
Admission |
UH | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,783 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 19,728 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1330 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UH | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $227 |
Diversity |
UH | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UH | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UH | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 3,588 students)
UH vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 265.3% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($31,724.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at University of St Thomas than University of Houston ($31,724.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than University of St Thomas ($14,056 vs. $19,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 6.7% lower than costs at University of Houston ($9,760 vs. $10,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than University of Houston (91% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 102.3% larger than aid received University of Houston ($23,181 vs. $11,457)
UH vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UH or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or UH .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 51 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming UH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UH (3.46)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than UH (66.2%)
UH vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and UH.
- The graduation rate at UH is higher than University of St Thomas (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $1,800 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $57,200)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,000)
- UH graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($204 vs. $227)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas 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/