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California State University-Northridge TSU SHSU UT Permian Basin TAMUK Tarleton UTSA| Midland College | The University of Texas Pan American | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Midland College | UT-Pan American | ||
| Location | Midland, TX | Edinburg, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,219 | 31,931 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midland.edu | utpa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midland College | UT-Pan American | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,030 | $7,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,130 | $17,937 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $9,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,396 | $6,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,502 | $11,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 92% |
Admission |
Midland College | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 13,542 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 49.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Midland College | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midland College | UT-Pan American | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $10,539 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $108 |
Diversity |
Midland College | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Midland College | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Midland College | UT-Pan American | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than Midland College based on total student enrollment (31,931 students vs. 5,219 students)
Midland College vs. UT-Pan American Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midland College or UT-Pan American?
- The University of Texas Pan American is 103% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($7,857.00 vs. $3,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.6% higher at UT-Pan American than Midland College ($17,937.00 vs. $5,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than UT-Pan American ($6,396 vs. $6,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 61% lower than costs at The University of Texas Pan American ($6,000 vs. $9,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas Pan American than Midland College (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas Pan American students is 108.7% larger than aid received Midland College ($11,481 vs. $5,502)
Which college is harder to get into, Midland College or UT-Pan American? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT-Pan American or Midland College .
Midland College vs. UT-Pan American Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midland College or UT-Pan American? 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-Pan American and Midland College.
- Graduates from Midland College earn on average $2,100 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,900)
- Midland College students graduate with a $5,039 lower median federal student loan debt than UT-Pan American graduates. ($5,500 vs. $10,539)
- Midland College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than UT-Pan American graduates. ($56 vs. $108)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT-Pan American students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/