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Overview |
PVAMU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Prairie View, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,056 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pvamu.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
PVAMU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,387 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,590 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,605 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,875 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,071 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
PVAMU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,691 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 4,329 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1050 | 1010/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PVAMU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PVAMU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,955 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $227 |
Diversity |
PVAMU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
PVAMU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 3% | ||
Campus |
PVAMU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 3,588 students)
PVAMU vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PVAMU or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 329.5% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($31,724.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at University of St Thomas than Prairie View A & M University ($31,724.00 vs. $22,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than University of St Thomas ($12,875 vs. $19,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 1.6% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($9,605 vs. $9,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than University of St Thomas (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 64.7% larger than aid received Prairie View A & M University ($23,181 vs. $14,071)
PVAMU vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PVAMU 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 PVAMU .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1103) is 246 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than PVAMU (76.1%)
PVAMU vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PVAMU 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 PVAMU.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Prairie View A & M University (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $18,200 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $39,000)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $6,955 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $28,955)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($227 vs. $299)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/