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Overview |
UNT | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,507 | 3,411 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,319 | $35,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,399 | $35,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,805 | $11,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,675 | $20,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $26,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
UNT | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,807 | 5,203 | ||
| Admitted | 26,671 | 4,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UNT | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNT | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UNT | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UNT | St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 3,411 students)
UNT vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 322.5% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($35,144.00 vs. $8,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91% higher at St. Mary's University than University of North Texas ($35,144.00 vs. $18,399.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than St. Mary's University ($14,675 vs. $20,562)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 8.5% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($10,805 vs. $11,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than University of North Texas (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 133.8% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($26,045 vs. $11,142)
UNT vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNT 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 UNT .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 55 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming UNT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) 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 UNT (3.46)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than UNT (72.5%)
UNT vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT 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 UNT.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than University of North Texas (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $3,000 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- UNT graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/