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UTEP UTSA Texas Tech UNT Baylor LSUS Tarleton NSU Xavier University of Louisiana Lamar University Angelo State West Texas A & M University| Louisiana State University Alexandria | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUA | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 5,848 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #777 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $6,577 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $18,817 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $11,092 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
LSUA | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 1,475 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 910/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUA | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $141 |
Diversity |
LSUA | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
LSUA | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (5,848 students vs. 4,289 students)
LSUA vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or UT Permian Basin?
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is 32.9% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($6,577.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 267.5% higher at UT Permian Basin than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($18,817.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than UT Permian Basin ($7,274 vs. $10,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 11.1% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($9,598 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Louisiana State University Alexandria (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 57.7% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($11,092 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA 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 LSUA .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (965) is 15 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming LSUA students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at UT Permian Basin (20)
- Accepted freshman UT Permian Basin students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- UT Permian Basin has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than LSUA (57.7%)
LSUA vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA 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 LSUA.
- The graduation rate at UT Permian Basin is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (34% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $15,300 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $35,700)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $4,052 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUA graduates. ($13,655 vs. $17,707)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than LSUA graduates. ($141 vs. $183)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/