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Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas St. Mary's University Baylor Texas Tech Trinity UNT| Southwestern University | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SU | UTSA | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,457 | 34,864 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #903 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,558 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,558 | $18,925 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,628 | $11,843 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,687 | $10,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,956 | $10,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
SU | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,585 | 22,497 | ||
| Admitted | 2,573 | 19,900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.1% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $237 |
Diversity |
SU | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SU | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SU | UTSA | ||
| 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 San Antonio is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (34,864 students vs. 1,457 students)
SU vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or UTSA?
- Southwestern University is 749.6% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($50,558.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.1% higher at SU than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($50,558.00 vs. $18,925.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than SU ($10,831 vs. $30,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 15.1% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($11,843 vs. $13,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 213% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($32,956 vs. $10,530)
SU vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or SU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 125 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming SU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than SU (39.1%)
SU vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU or UTSA? 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 UTSA and SU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (73% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $9,500 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $47,900)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $3,910 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,983 vs. $26,893)
- UTSA graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA 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/