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HBU UH UT Tyler USD Texas State University of Dallas St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Trinity| East Texas Baptist University | University of St Thomas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
East Texas Baptist University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Marshall, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,771 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etbu.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Texas Baptist University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,195 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,169 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
East Texas Baptist University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,449 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 981 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
East Texas Baptist University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Texas Baptist University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
East Texas Baptist University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
East Texas Baptist University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
East Texas Baptist University | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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
- University of St Thomas is larger than than East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (3,588 students vs. 1,771 students)
East Texas Baptist University vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Texas Baptist University or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 15.6% more expensive to attend than East Texas Baptist University for in-state tuition ($31,724.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at University of St Thomas than East Texas Baptist University ($31,724.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than East Texas Baptist University ($19,207 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 4.5% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($9,760 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 40% larger than aid received East Texas Baptist University ($23,181 vs. $16,552)
East Texas Baptist University vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Texas Baptist University 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 East Texas Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1103) is 121 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at East Texas Baptist University (3.4)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
East Texas Baptist University vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Texas Baptist University 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 East Texas Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than East Texas Baptist University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $15,100 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $42,100)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Texas Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/