University of St. Thomas vs University of the Incarnate Word
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
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.University of St. ThomasHouston, 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
- University of St. Thomas lists Mass every weekday; University of the Incarnate Word lists Mass every weekday.
- University of St. Thomas has the higher graduation rate: 69% against 51% at University of the Incarnate Word.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of St. Thomas has the lower price after aid: $17,972 a year, against $21,950 at University of the Incarnate Word.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of St. Thomas: $19,359 a year, against $22,775 at University of the Incarnate Word.
Catholic life
Faith grade
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
4 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
5 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Houston, TX
San Antonio, TX
Setting
City
City
Students
3,813
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
90%
98%
Average SAT
1090
ACT middle 50%
18–25
Graduation rate
69%
51%
First-year retention
78%
71%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$19,359
$22,775
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$18,441
$19,260
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$17,453
$19,487
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,972
$21,950
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,543
$25,084
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,086
$31,539
Median debt
$19,928
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,224
$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.