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Overview |
Huston-Tillotson University | UTEP | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | htu.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huston-Tillotson University | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,569 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,569 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,449 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,458 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
Huston-Tillotson University | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,885 | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | 979 | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.9% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1000 | 870/1090 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Huston-Tillotson University | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huston-Tillotson University | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $178 |
Diversity |
Huston-Tillotson University | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 67% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Huston-Tillotson University | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Huston-Tillotson University | UTEP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at El Paso is larger than than Huston-Tillotson University based on total student enrollment (23,880 students vs. 1,025 students)
Huston-Tillotson University vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huston-Tillotson University or UTEP?
- Huston Tillotson University is 63.1% more expensive to attend than UTEP for in-state tuition ($12,569.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.9% higher at UTEP than Huston Tillotson University ($23,112.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than Huston-Tillotson University ($9,563 vs. $21,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huston Tillotson University are 13.4% lower than costs at The University of Texas at El Paso ($8,449 vs. $9,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huston Tillotson University than The University of Texas at El Paso (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at El Paso students is 137% larger than aid received Huston Tillotson University ($10,564 vs. $4,458)
Huston-Tillotson University vs. UTEP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huston-Tillotson University or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or Huston-Tillotson University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at El Paso (933) is 147 points higher than at Huston-Tillotson University (786)
- Incoming UTEP students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (16)
- Accepted freshman UTEP students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (2.92)
- UTEP has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Huston-Tillotson University (51.9%)
Huston-Tillotson University vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huston-Tillotson University or UTEP? 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 UTEP and Huston-Tillotson University.
- The graduation rate at UTEP is higher than Huston Tillotson University (37% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso earn on average $9,200 more per year than Huston-Tillotson University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $33,000)
- More UTEP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huston-Tillotson University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/