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UTSA Texas State Texas A&M University of St Thomas St. Edward's University- St. Edward's UT Austin Mount St. Mary's College UT Dallas UH Schreiner University Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio Trinity| University of the Incarnate Word | St. Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIW | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,251 | 3,411 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,700 | $35,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,700 | $35,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,746 | $11,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,246 | $20,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,651 | $26,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
UIW | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,162 | 5,203 | ||
| Admitted | 10,421 | 4,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 980/1150 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
UIW | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIW | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
UIW | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UIW | 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
- University of the Incarnate Word is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (7,251 students vs. 3,411 students)
UIW vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than UIW for in-state tuition ($35,144.00 vs. $33,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at St. Mary's University than University of the Incarnate Word ($35,144.00 vs. $33,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than UIW ($20,562 vs. $21,246)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 17.3% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($11,720 vs. $13,746)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than St. Mary's University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 5.7% larger than aid received University of the Incarnate Word ($26,045 vs. $24,651)
UIW vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW 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 UIW .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 75 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UIW (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UIW (3.5)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than St. Mary's University (88.9%)
UIW vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW 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 UIW.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than University of the Incarnate Word (58% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $400 more per year than UIW graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $49,600)
- St. Mary's University students graduate with a $179 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,179)
- St. Mary's University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/