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Overview |
Sul Ross State University | UTSA | ||
| Location | Alpine, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,987 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #901 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sulross.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sul Ross State University | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,419 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,211 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,744 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,130 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,096 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 71% |
Admission |
Sul Ross State University | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 717 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 696 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.1%Open | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8%Open | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Sul Ross State University | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sul Ross State University | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $237 |
Diversity |
Sul Ross State University | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 66% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Sul Ross State University | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Sul Ross State University | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than Sul Ross State University based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 1,987 students)
Sul Ross State University vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sul Ross State University or UTSA?
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Sul Ross State University for in-state tuition ($5,951.00 vs. $5,419.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at UTSA than Sul Ross State University ($18,259.00 vs. $15,211.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Sul Ross State University ($12,664 vs. $13,130)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sul Ross State University are 13.4% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,744 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sul Ross State University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (84% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sul Ross State University students is 1.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,096 vs. $8,934)
Sul Ross State University vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sul Ross State University or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Sul Ross State University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 201 points higher than at Sul Ross State University (842)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Sul Ross State University (18)
- Accepted freshman UTSA students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Sul Ross State University (3.32)
- Sul Ross State University has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than UTSA (86.9%)
Sul Ross State University vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sul Ross State University 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 Sul Ross State University.
- The graduation rate at UTSA is higher than Sul Ross State University (27% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $7,300 more per year than Sul Ross State University graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $40,600)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sul Ross State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/