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Overview |
UMHB | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Belton, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #746 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umhb.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMHB | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,197 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,574 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
UMHB | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,001 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 12,438 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMHB | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMHB | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMHB | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UMHB | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UMHB | St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 3,253 students)
UMHB vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMHB or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 16.2% more expensive to attend than UMHB for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at St. Mary's University than University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($34,154.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than UMHB ($21,379 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 15.6% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($9,900 vs. $11,448)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor as St. Mary's University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 63.3% larger than aid received University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($25,439 vs. $15,574)
UMHB vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMHB 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 UMHB .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 9 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming UMHB students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UMHB (3.53)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
UMHB vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMHB 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 UMHB.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $4,800 more per year than UMHB graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,200)
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- UMHB graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/