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UTSA Texas A&M University of St Thomas St. Edward's University- St. Edward's UT Austin UT Lynn University FGCU FAU Nova UT Dallas Southeastern University| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | St. Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,900 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,900 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,276 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,749 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 5,888 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Palm Beach Atlantic | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 3,253 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or St. Mary's University?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 2.2% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($34,900.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than St. Mary's University ($34,900.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than Palm Beach Atlantic ($21,379 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 2.1% lower than costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($11,448 vs. $11,690)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach as St. Mary's University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 11.8% larger than aid received Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($25,439 vs. $22,749)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic .
- The average SAT score at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (1065) is 27 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming Palm Beach Atlantic 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 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic is the same as at St. Mary's University (58% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,300)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students graduate with a $4,296 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($22,704 vs. $27,000)
- Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/