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UTEP UTSA Texas Tech UNT Tarleton Lamar University UT Tyler West Texas A & M University Angelo State The University of Texas at Brownsville LSUS SHSU| Arlington Baptist College | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ABC | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Arlington, TX | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 218 | 5,848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #777 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abconline.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
ABC | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,540 | $6,577 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,540 | $18,817 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,310 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,990 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,593 | $11,092 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 96% |
Admission |
ABC | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,475 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
ABC | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ABC | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,001 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $141 |
Diversity |
ABC | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ABC | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ABC | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is larger than than ABC based on total student enrollment (5,848 students vs. 218 students)
ABC vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ABC or UT Permian Basin?
- Arlington Baptist College is 136.3% more expensive to attend than UT Permian Basin for in-state tuition ($15,540.00 vs. $6,577.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at UT Permian Basin than Arlington Baptist College ($18,817.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than ABC ($10,370 vs. $19,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 28.4% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($8,310 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Arlington Baptist College (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 68.2% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($11,092 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, ABC or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or ABC .
ABC vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ABC or UT Permian Basin? 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 UT Permian Basin and ABC.
- The graduation rate at ABC is higher than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $14,100 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $36,900)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $12,346 lower median federal student loan debt than ABC graduates. ($13,655 vs. $26,001)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than ABC graduates. ($141 vs. $268)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/