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Overview |
University of St Thomas | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,025 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,930 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,930 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,587 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,137 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,284 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,481 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 7,300 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $203 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 6,092 students)
University of St Thomas vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or TAMUK?
- University of St Thomas is 852.5% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.8% higher at University of St Thomas than Texas A & M University Kingsville ($48,930.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Kingsville than University of St Thomas ($11,347 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Kingsville are 33.5% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($9,425 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than Texas A & M University Kingsville (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 201.1% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Kingsville ($32,284 vs. $10,723)
University of St Thomas vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or University of St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 265 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
University of St Thomas vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Texas A & M University Kingsville (74% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $15,700 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A & M University Kingsville students graduate with a $6,364 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($19,636 vs. $26,000)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($203 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/