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Overview |
Texas A&M International University | UTSA | ||
| Location | Laredo, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,536 | 34,864 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #903 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamiu.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M International University | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,818 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,634 | $18,925 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $11,843 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,833 | $10,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,127 | $10,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Texas A&M International University | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,309 | 22,497 | ||
| Admitted | 3,819 | 19,900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.2% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 1000/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas A&M International University | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M International University | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,806 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $237 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M International University | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 95% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M International University | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M International University | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than Texas A&M International University based on total student enrollment (34,864 students vs. 8,536 students)
Texas A&M International University vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M International University or UTSA?
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is 55.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($5,951.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at UTSA than Texas A&M International University ($18,925.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than UTSA ($3,833 vs. $10,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 22.7% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,650 vs. $11,843)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M International University students is 5.7% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($11,127 vs. $10,530)
Texas A&M International University vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M International University or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Texas A&M International University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 138 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Texas A&M International University (46%)
Texas A&M International University vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M International 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 Texas A&M International University.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M International University is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (42% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $2,700 more per year than Texas A&M International University graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $45,200)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $8,177 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($14,806 vs. $22,983)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($153 vs. $237)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M International University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/