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San Antonio, TX · Waxahachie, TX
| Our Lady of the Lake University | Nelson University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,442/yr | $21,662/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,236/yr | $17,583/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,999 | $24,725 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,595/yr | $18,396/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,225/yr | $21,731/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,118/yr | $23,883/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $19,100/yr | $25,474/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $262/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,088/yr | $9,598/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,088/yr | $15,116/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $0/yr | $1,434/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,320/yr | $6,316/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $42,865/yr | $34,504/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $32,106/yr | $25,064/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $32,106/yr | $25,064/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 57% | 48% |
| Students taking federal loans | 59% | 61% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 89% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 890–1090 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 980 |
| Admissions data from | No data reported | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | No data reported | 615 |
| Students accepted | No data reported | 518 |
| Students who enrolled | No data reported | 286 |
| Accepted students who enroll | No data reported | 55% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 51% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 38% |
| High-school GPA | No data reported | Required |
| High-school transcript | No data reported | Required |
| Essay | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | No data reported | Required |
| Class rank | No data reported | Not considered |
| College-prep program | No data reported | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | No data reported | Not considered |
| Work experience | No data reported | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | No data reported | Required |
| Other admission tests | No data reported | Required |
| Legacy considered | No data reported | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 46% | 42% |
| Freshmen who come back | 63% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $48,675/yr | $46,238/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $30,371–$65,309 | $28,464–$63,010 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 50% | 54% |
| White students graduating | 45% | 45% |
| Black students graduating | 26% | 28% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 48% | 48% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $41,195/yr | $37,425/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 72% | 63% |
| Graduate on time | 34% | 29% |
| Pell students who graduate | 42% | 45% |
| First-gen students who finish | 46% | 38% |
| Low-income students who finish | 43% | 31% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $45,657/yr | $42,680/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Public Administration & Social Service 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% · Psychology 11% | Theology & Religious Vocations 29% · Philosophy & Religious Studies 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% |
| Most popular program | Public Administration & Social Service — 16% of degrees | Theology & Religious Vocations — 29% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Philosophy & Religious Studies — 20% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 11% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 10% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 9% of degrees | Education — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $97,739/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $49,631/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 11% | 0% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,066 | 1,479 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 860 | 315 |
| Average professor pay | $7,790/mo | $6,539/mo |
| Full-time professors | 50% | 46% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $28,530 | $35,444 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Waxahachie, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1895 | 1927 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.7% | 0.7% |
| Men | 33% | 51% |
| Women | 67% | 49% |
| White students | 7.8% | 49% |
| Black students | 7.6% | 12% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 74% | 29% |
| Asian students | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 0% | 5.1% |
| Other / not reported | 6.9% | 3.7% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 48% | 38% |
| Part-time students | 11% | 13% |
| Students age 25+ | 18% | 16% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,476/yr | $8,441/yr |
| Endowment | $50.7M | $15.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 529 | 848 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,140/yr | $4,106/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,566/yr | $5,467/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Assemblies of God Church |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 10 |
| Student athletes | 410 | 465 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.1M | $2.2M |
| Athletics budget | $5.7M | $4.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.0M | $4.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $22,515 | $19,493 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.