University of St Thomas vs University of Mary (UMary)

Nestled in the vibrant cities of St. Paul and Bismarck, University of St. Thomas and University of Mary stand as beacons of higher education, each offering a unique blend of academic excellence and transformative experiences. While both institutions share a commitment to fostering intellectual growth and personal development, they diverge in several key aspects. From their contrasting acceptance rates and popular majors to their distinct student body demographics and graduation outcomes, these universities present prospective students with a choice that hinges on their individual aspirations and preferences. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into the nuances that set these institutions apart and discover the perfect fit for your academic journey.

	University of Mary	University of St Thomas
Overview
Location	Bismarck, North Dakota	Houston, Texas
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	77.0%	73.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	78.8%	98.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $45
SAT range	N/A	1040 - 1220
ACT range	N/A	18 - 24
Students submitting SAT score		33.0%
Students submitting ACT score		6.0%
Total number of applicants	1,532	1,140
Total number of admissions given out	1,207	1,122
Admitted students who chose to enroll	510	443
Yield rate	42.3%	39.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$35,370	$47,506
Average net price	$19,474	$20,130
Tuition	$18,340	$30,800
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,690 Meal plan: $4,300	Room/dormitory: $5,880 Meal plan: $3,590
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $11,954	93.0% Average amount $22,665
Students receiving federal student loan	65.0% Average amount $5,176	31.0% Average amount $4,992
Students taking out private loans	20.0% Average amount $10,222	3.0% Average amount $18,599

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,579 Men 41.5% Women 58.5%	2,667 Men 39.8% Women 60.2%
Graduate students	1,215 Men 30.4% Women 69.6%	1,210 Men 38.6% Women 61.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	64.5%	2.7%
International students	0.1%	6.2%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,325	425
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	North Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin California Montana	Texas Florida Maryland Nevada Ohio

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Education Business Liberal Arts Theology Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	64.3%	61.6%
Dropout rate	31.5%	38.0%
Transferred out	2.5%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,755 Year 2: $94,408 Year 3: $91,441 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,785 Year 2: $60,230 Year 3: $65,123 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,166 Year 2: $54,359 Year 3: $62,069 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,298 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $59,512 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,302 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,222 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,750 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: N/A Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,621 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,370 Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,486 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $83,031 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,760 Year 2: $56,208 Year 3: $58,015 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,746 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $68,219 Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,272 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,317 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,412 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: N/A Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,239 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,677 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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