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Overview |
University of St Thomas | TSU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,588 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthom.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,724 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,724 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,760 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,207 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,181 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,123 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 1,086 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.7% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.4% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1300 | 820/1000 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $303 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 3,588 students)
University of St Thomas vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or TSU?
- University of St Thomas is 326.6% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($31,724.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at University of St Thomas than Texas Southern University ($31,724.00 vs. $19,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than University of St Thomas ($11,826 vs. $19,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 1% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($9,664 vs. $9,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than University of St Thomas (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 91.8% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($23,181 vs. $12,085)
University of St Thomas vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or University of St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1103) is 286 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than University of St Thomas (96.7%)
University of St Thomas vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas or TSU? 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 TSU and University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Texas Southern University (44% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $21,000 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $36,200)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $7,358 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $29,358)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($227 vs. $303)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/