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UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University KU SWOSU Mount Marty College GSU- Grambling| University of Saint Mary | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of St. Mary | USAO | ||
| Location | Leavenworth, KS | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,267 | 825 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmary.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St. Mary | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,450 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,450 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,070 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,887 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,638 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
University of St. Mary | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,489 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | 923/1138 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
University of St. Mary | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St. Mary | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | N/A |
Diversity |
University of St. Mary | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
University of St. Mary | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of St. Mary | USAO | ||
| 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
- University of Saint Mary is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (1,267 students vs. 825 students)
University of St. Mary vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St. Mary or USAO?
- University of Saint Mary is 374.4% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($31,450.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at University of St. Mary than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($31,450.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than University of St. Mary ($8,390 vs. $21,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 29.6% lower than costs at University of Saint Mary ($7,000 vs. $9,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Mary students is 93.7% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($23,638 vs. $12,201)
University of St. Mary vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St. Mary or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or University of St. Mary .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 21 points higher than at University of St. Mary (978)
- Incoming USAO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of St. Mary (21)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at University of St. Mary (3.36)
- University of St. Mary has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than USAO (56.3%)
University of St. Mary vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St. Mary or USAO? 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 USAO and University of St. Mary .
- The graduation rate at University of St. Mary is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Mary earn on average $5,100 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $36,100)
- More University of St. Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/