St. Mary's vs University of the Incarnate Word
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 collegeCFaith: 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.University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio, TXCatholic college
At a glance
- St. Mary's lists Mass every weekday; University of the Incarnate Word lists Mass every weekday.
- St. Mary's has the higher graduation rate: 59% against 51% at University of the Incarnate Word.
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.
CFaith: 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.
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.
CCompass Score: 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.
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.
CSacramental life: 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.
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.
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 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.
BCampus culture and residence 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.
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.
AService and Catholic social teaching: 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.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
3 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
5 listed
Religious order or tradition
Marianist
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX
Setting
City
City
Students
3,411
7,251
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%
98%
Average SAT
1089
ACT middle 50%
15–27
Graduation rate
59%
51%
First-year retention
73%
71%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$21,145
$22,775
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$18,352
$19,260
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$21,470
$19,487
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$20,553
$21,950
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,331
$25,084
Net price, over $110,000 income
$24,649
$31,539
Median debt
$25,563
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$56,955
$56,733
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.