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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| Brazosport College | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Lake Jackson, TX | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,100 | 5,899 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #779 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brazosport.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,388 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,038 | $20,516 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,901 | $12,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,659 | $10,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,142 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
BC | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 46.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,250 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $54 | $141 |
Diversity |
BC | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
BC | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
BC | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (5,899 students vs. 4,100 students)
BC vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or UT Permian Basin?
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is 214.1% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $2,613.00)
- Out of state tuition is 408.1% higher at UT Permian Basin than Brazosport College ($20,516.00 vs. $4,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than UT Permian Basin ($5,659 vs. $10,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 29.1% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($9,901 vs. $12,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Brazosport College (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 173.2% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($11,314 vs. $4,142)
Which college is harder to get into, BC 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 BC .
BC vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $11,400 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $8,405 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Permian Basin graduates. ($5,250 vs. $13,655)
- BC graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than UT Permian Basin graduates. ($54 vs. $141)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/