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Overview |
Texas A&M International University | UT-Pan American | ||
| Location | Laredo, TX | Edinburg, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,536 | 31,931 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #877 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamiu.edu | utpa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M International University | UT-Pan American | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,818 | $7,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,634 | $17,937 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $9,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,833 | $6,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,127 | $11,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Texas A&M International University | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,309 | 13,542 | ||
| Admitted | 3,819 | 11,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas A&M International University | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M International University | UT-Pan American | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,806 | $10,539 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $108 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M International University | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M International University | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M International University | UT-Pan American | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than Texas A&M International University based on total student enrollment (31,931 students vs. 8,536 students)
Texas A&M International University vs. UT-Pan American Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M International University or UT-Pan American?
- The University of Texas Pan American is 105.8% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($7,857.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at UT-Pan American than Texas A&M International University ($17,937.00 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-Pan American ($3,833 vs. $6,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 0.1% lower than costs at The University of Texas Pan American ($9,650 vs. $9,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than The University of Texas Pan American (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas Pan American students is 3.2% larger than aid received Texas A&M International University ($11,481 vs. $11,127)
Texas A&M International University vs. UT-Pan American Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M International University or UT-Pan American? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT-Pan American or Texas A&M International University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas Pan American (924) is 19 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming UT-Pan American students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- UT-Pan American has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Texas A&M International University (46%)
Texas A&M International University vs. UT-Pan American Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M International University or UT-Pan American? 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-Pan American and Texas A&M International University.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M International University is the same as at The University of Texas Pan American (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M International University earn on average $3,300 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $4,267 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M International University graduates. ($10,539 vs. $14,806)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M International University graduates. ($108 vs. $153)
- More UT-Pan American graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M International University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/