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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University UIW| Arlington Baptist College | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ABC | Texas State | ||
| Location | Arlington, TX | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 218 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abconline.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ABC | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,540 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,540 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,310 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,990 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,593 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 77% |
Admission |
ABC | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | - | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ABC | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ABC | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,001 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
ABC | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ABC | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ABC | Texas State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than ABC based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 218 students)
ABC vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ABC or Texas State?
- Arlington Baptist College is 80.6% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($15,540.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Texas State than Arlington Baptist College ($20,030.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than ABC ($14,120 vs. $19,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 37.9% lower than costs at Texas State University ($8,310 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arlington Baptist College than Texas State University (84% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 78.8% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($11,791 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, ABC or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or ABC .
ABC vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ABC or Texas State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Texas State and ABC.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Arlington Baptist College (56% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $12,300 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $36,900)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $4,751 lower median federal student loan debt than ABC graduates. ($21,250 vs. $26,001)
- Texas State graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than ABC graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/