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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Mount Marty College Howard Payne University UTSA UH| University of Saint Mary | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of St. Mary | TLU | ||
| Location | Leavenworth, KS | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,267 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmary.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St. Mary | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,450 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,450 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,070 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,887 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,638 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St. Mary | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,489 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of St. Mary | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St. Mary | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of St. Mary | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
University of St. Mary | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of St. Mary | TLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 1,267 students)
University of St. Mary vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St. Mary or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than University of St. Mary for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at TLU than University of Saint Mary ($33,300.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than University of St. Mary ($21,442 vs. $21,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 24.9% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($9,070 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 0.4% larger than aid received University of Saint Mary ($23,729 vs. $23,638)
University of St. Mary vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St. Mary or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or University of St. Mary .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 28 points higher than at University of St. Mary (978)
- Incoming University of St. Mary students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of St. Mary (3.36)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than University of St. Mary (81.9%)
University of St. Mary vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St. Mary or TLU? 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 TLU and University of St. Mary .
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than University of Saint Mary (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $8,400 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,200)
- University of Saint Mary students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of St. Mary graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St. Mary students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/