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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University UIW| Brazosport College | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Texas State | ||
| Location | Lake Jackson, TX | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,044 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brazosport.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,726 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,063 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,700 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,718 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,019 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
BC | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,250 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $54 | $219 |
Diversity |
BC | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
BC | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
BC | Texas State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 4,044 students)
BC vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Texas State?
- Texas State University is 227.3% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 393% higher at Texas State than Brazosport College ($20,030.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than Texas State ($4,718 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 31.7% lower than costs at Texas State University ($8,700 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brazosport College than Texas State University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 193.4% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($11,791 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or BC .
BC vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $9,600 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($5,250 vs. $21,250)
- BC graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($54 vs. $219)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/