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UTSA Texas A&M University of St Thomas St. Edward's University- St. Edward's UT Austin Cabrini College UT Dallas Temple Messiah College Arcadia UH Cairn| Eastern University | St. Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | 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
- Eastern University is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 3,253 students)
Eastern University vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or St. Mary's University?
- Eastern University is 5% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Eastern University than St. Mary's University ($35,864.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than Eastern University ($21,379 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 8.5% lower than costs at Eastern University ($11,448 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 0.4% larger than aid received St. Mary's University ($25,542 vs. $25,439)
Eastern University vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University 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 Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 12 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Eastern University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than St. Mary's University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/