- St. Mary's University is a private school while University of Houston is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- St. Mary's University has more expensive tuition of $36,242 than University of Houston ($22,191).
- University of Houston has tighter acceptance rate of 61.11% than St. Mary's University (79.90%).
- University of Houston is larger with 46,700 students than St. Mary's University (3,253 students).
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| #19 in Texas | Rankings | #96 in National Universities #8 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| San Antonio, TX | Location | Houston, TX |
| Known as | UH | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $36,242 | Undergraduate | $9,711 Texas residents $22,191 out-of-state |
| $21,006 | Graduate | $9,749 Texas residents $19,109 out-of-state |
| $26,675 | Financial Aid | $9,585 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| 79.90% | Acceptance Rate | 61.11% |
| 18.01% | Yield | 39.07% |
| Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,253 | Total Students | 46,700 |
| 2,001 | Undergraduate | 37,943 |
| 1,252 | Graduate | 8,757 |
| 146 | Online Enrollment | 5,579 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 7% | |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $52,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $60,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,615) $7,212 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,397) $5,708 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 209 Full-time 113 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,511 Full-time 322 Part-time |
| 590 Full-time 122 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,121 Full-time 399 Part-time |
| $91,829 for Faculties $58,890 Part-time | Average Salary | $113,727 for Faculties $64,738 Part-time |