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UTSA Texas A&M University of St Thomas St. Edward's University- St. Edward's UT Austin A&M Commerce UT Dallas UH Trinity Texas Tech UMHB Texas State| Texas A & M University Texarkana | St. Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
A&M-Texarkana | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Texarkana, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,110 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #517 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamut.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M-Texarkana | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,819 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,646 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,114 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
A&M-Texarkana | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,018 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 1,846 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 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 |
A&M-Texarkana | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M-Texarkana | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,504 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
A&M-Texarkana | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
A&M-Texarkana | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 5% | ||
Campus |
A&M-Texarkana | 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
- St. Mary's University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,110 students)
A&M-Texarkana vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M-Texarkana or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 460.8% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.5% higher at St. Mary's University than Texas A & M University Texarkana ($34,154.00 vs. $18,819.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Texarkana than St. Mary's University ($10,646 vs. $21,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 0.2% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Texarkana ($11,448 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Texas A & M University Texarkana (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 128.9% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Texarkana ($25,439 vs. $11,114)
A&M-Texarkana vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M-Texarkana 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 A&M-Texarkana .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 43 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
A&M-Texarkana vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M-Texarkana 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 A&M-Texarkana.
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $12,100 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A & M University Texarkana students graduate with a $12,496 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($14,504 vs. $27,000)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/