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Overview |
University of St Thomas | UTSA | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,588 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthom.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,724 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,724 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,760 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,207 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,181 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 71% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,123 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 1,086 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.7% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.4% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1300 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 3,588 students)
University of St Thomas vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or UTSA?
- University of St Thomas is 433.1% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($31,724.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at University of St Thomas than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($31,724.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than University of St Thomas ($12,664 vs. $19,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 13.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,760 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than The University of Texas at San Antonio (91% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 159.5% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($23,181 vs. $8,934)
University of St Thomas vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or University of St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1103) is 60 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than UTSA (86.9%)
University of St Thomas vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas or UTSA? 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 UTSA and University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $9,300 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $47,900)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $983 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,983)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA 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/