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UTEP UTSA Texas Tech UNT West Texas A & M University UIW Tarleton Lamar University Texas State UT Tyler Angelo State The University of Texas at Brownsville| Texas A&M International University | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas A&M International University | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Laredo, TX | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 5,848 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #777 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamiu.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M International University | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,818 | $6,577 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,634 | $18,817 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,210 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,383 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,872 | $11,092 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Texas A&M International University | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,848 | 1,475 | ||
| Admitted | 3,758 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 910/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M International University | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M International University | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,806 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $141 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M International University | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 95% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M International University | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M International University | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M International University is larger than than UT Permian Basin based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 5,848 students)
Texas A&M International University vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M International University or UT Permian Basin?
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is 72.3% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($6,577.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at UT Permian Basin than Texas A&M International University ($18,817.00 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 UT Permian Basin ($5,383 vs. $10,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 15.8% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($9,210 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 2% larger than aid received Texas A&M International University ($11,092 vs. $10,872)
Texas A&M International University vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M International University or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or Texas A&M International University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (965) is 60 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming UT Permian Basin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UT Permian Basin (3.27)
- UT Permian Basin has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Texas A&M International University (47.9%)
Texas A&M International University vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M International University or UT Permian Basin? 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 Permian Basin and Texas A&M International University.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M International University is higher than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $5,800 more per year than Texas A&M International University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $45,200)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $1,151 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M International University graduates. ($13,655 vs. $14,806)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M International University graduates. ($141 vs. $153)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M International University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/