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Overview |
University of St Thomas | TCU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,588 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthom.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,724 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,724 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,760 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,207 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,181 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 89% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,123 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 1,086 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.7% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.4% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1300 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 52% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 3,588 students)
University of St Thomas vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 69.9% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at TCU than University of St Thomas ($53,890.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than TCU ($19,207 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 46% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($9,760 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than Texas Christian University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 21% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($28,048 vs. $23,181)
University of St Thomas vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or University of St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 117 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming TCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than TCU (56.1%)
University of St Thomas vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas or TCU? 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 TCU and University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than University of St Thomas (74% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $400 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $57,200)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/