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Overview |
UIU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 3,411 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,000 | $35,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,000 | $35,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,770 | $11,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $20,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $26,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
UIU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 695 | 5,203 | ||
| Admitted | 649 | 4,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/21 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UIU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UIU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UIU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Mary's University is larger than than UIU based on total student enrollment (3,411 students vs. 3,102 students)
UIU vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 95.2% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($35,144.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.2% higher at St. Mary's University than Upper Iowa University ($35,144.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than UIU ($20,562 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 20% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($9,770 vs. $11,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than St. Mary's University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Upper Iowa University ($26,045 vs. $25,995)
UIU vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU 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 UIU .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 108 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UIU (3.34)
- UIU has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than St. Mary's University (88.9%)
UIU vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU 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 UIU.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Upper Iowa University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $7,900 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/