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UTEP UTSA Texas Tech UNT Tarleton Lamar University Angelo State West Texas A & M University UT Tyler The University of Texas at Brownsville LSUS SHSU| Governors State University | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 5,848 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #777 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $6,577 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $18,817 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $11,092 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
GSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 1,475 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 910/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $141 |
Diversity |
GSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
GSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
GSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (5,848 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or UT Permian Basin?
- Governors State University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than UT Permian Basin for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $6,577.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at UT Permian Basin than Governors State University ($18,817.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than UT Permian Basin ($9,833 vs. $10,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin are 3.1% lower than costs at Governors State University ($10,668 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 8.1% larger than aid received The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($11,987 vs. $11,092)
GSU vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (965) is 54 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming UT Permian Basin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UT Permian Basin (3.27)
- UT Permian Basin has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $8,400 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $42,600)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $3,595 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU graduates. ($13,655 vs. $17,250)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than GSU graduates. ($141 vs. $178)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/