St. Mary's vs University of St. Thomas
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.St. Mary's UniversitySan Antonio, TXCatholic collegeAFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of St. ThomasHouston, TXCatholic college
At a glance
- St. Mary's lists Mass every weekday; University of St. Thomas lists Mass every weekday.
- St. Mary's lists confession 3 times a week; University of St. Thomas, 4 times a week.
- University of St. Thomas has the higher graduation rate: 69% against 59% at St. Mary's.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of St. Thomas has the lower price after aid: $17,972 a year, against $20,553 at St. Mary's.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ATheology and core curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
3 times a week
4 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Once a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
3 listed
Religious order or tradition
Marianist
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
San Antonio, TX
Houston, TX
Setting
City
City
Students
3,411
3,813
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
98%
90%
Average SAT
1089
1090
ACT middle 50%
15–27
18–25
Graduation rate
59%
69%
First-year retention
73%
78%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$21,145
$19,359
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$18,352
$18,441
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$21,470
$17,453
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$20,553
$17,972
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,331
$21,543
Net price, over $110,000 income
$24,649
$26,086
Median debt
$25,563
$19,928
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$56,955
$59,224
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.