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Overview |
DBU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,348 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #595 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbu.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
DBU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,810 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,810 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,351 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,607 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,797 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
DBU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,519 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 7,784 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
DBU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DBU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $268 |
Diversity |
DBU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
DBU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 18% | ||
Campus |
DBU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than DBU based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 4,348 students)
DBU vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DBU or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 44.7% more expensive to attend than DBU for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at University of St Thomas than Dallas Baptist University ($48,930.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dallas Baptist University than University of St Thomas ($27,607 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 34.6% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($9,351 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than Dallas Baptist University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 71.8% larger than aid received Dallas Baptist University ($32,284 vs. $18,797)
DBU vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DBU or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or DBU .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 147 points higher than at DBU (1055)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at DBU (3.46)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
DBU vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DBU or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and DBU.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Dallas Baptist University (74% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $14,300 more per year than DBU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $47,700)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($21,750 vs. $26,000)
- DBU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($224 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/