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California State University-Northridge SHSU UT Permian Basin TAMUK UTSA| Northwood University Texas | The University of Texas Pan American | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwood University-Texas | UT-Pan American | ||
| Location | Cedar Hill, TX | Edinburg, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 255 | 31,931 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | utpa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Texas | UT-Pan American | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $7,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,200 | $17,937 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,784 | $9,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,456 | $6,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,160 | $11,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Texas | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7 | 13,542 | ||
| Admitted | 6 | 11,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 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 | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northwood University-Texas | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Texas | UT-Pan American | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $10,539 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $108 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Texas | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 43% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Northwood University-Texas | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % In-State | - | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Texas | UT-Pan American | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (31,931 students vs. 255 students)
Northwood University-Texas vs. UT-Pan American Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Texas or UT-Pan American?
- Northwood University Texas is 29.8% more expensive to attend than UT-Pan American for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $7,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at UT-Pan American than Northwood University Texas ($17,937.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than Northwood University-Texas ($6,978 vs. $14,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 10% lower than costs at The University of Texas Pan American ($8,784 vs. $9,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than The University of Texas Pan American (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Texas students is 23.3% larger than aid received The University of Texas Pan American ($14,160 vs. $11,481)
Northwood University-Texas vs. UT-Pan American Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Texas 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 Northwood University-Texas .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than UT-Pan American (84.8%)
Northwood University-Texas vs. UT-Pan American Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Texas 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 Northwood University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at UT-Pan American is higher than Northwood University Texas (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $8,600 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $11,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwood University-Texas graduates. ($10,539 vs. $21,775)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Northwood University-Texas graduates. ($108 vs. $225)
- More Northwood University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT-Pan American students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/