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Texas State UT Austin Baylor Texas Tech OU UT Dallas UNT UH UT Arlington TCU SMU UIW| Texas A&M University College Station | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas A&M | UTSA | ||
| Location | College Station, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 76,633 | 34,864 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #903 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamu.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,199 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,428 | $18,925 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,154 | $11,843 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,610 | $10,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,607 | $10,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 74% |
Admission |
Texas A&M | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,832 | 22,497 | ||
| Admitted | 32,149 | 19,900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.8% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1380 | 1000/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas A&M | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $237 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than UTSA based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 34,864 students)
Texas A&M vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M or UTSA?
- Texas A&M University College Station is 54.6% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($9,199.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.5% higher at Texas A&M than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($36,428.00 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 Texas A&M ($10,831 vs. $21,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 11.1% lower than costs at Texas A&M University College Station ($11,843 vs. $13,154)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Texas A&M University College Station (74% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 10.2% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($11,607 vs. $10,530)
Texas A&M vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Texas A&M .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 169 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Texas A&M (63.2%)
Texas A&M vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M 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.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (81% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $17,700 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $47,900)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $4,233 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,983)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($193 vs. $237)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/