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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU Trinity SFASU Austin College UT Dallas| Southwestern University | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SU | Texas State | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,457 | 38,722 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,558 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,558 | $20,366 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,628 | $12,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,687 | $15,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,956 | $11,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
SU | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,585 | 37,183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,573 | 33,273 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SU | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $219 |
Diversity |
SU | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SU | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SU | Texas State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (38,722 students vs. 1,457 students)
SU vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or Texas State?
- Southwestern University is 487.5% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($50,558.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.2% higher at SU than Texas State University ($50,558.00 vs. $20,366.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than SU ($15,307 vs. $30,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas State University are 11.1% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($12,270 vs. $13,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than Texas State University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 195.1% larger than aid received Texas State University ($32,956 vs. $11,169)
SU vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or SU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 130 points higher than at Texas State (1038)
- Incoming SU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Texas State (23)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than SU (39.1%)
SU vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU or Texas State? 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 Texas State and SU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Texas State University (73% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Texas State graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $49,200)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $5,643 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $26,893)
- Texas State graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($219 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/