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UT Austin Baylor Texas Tech OU CU Boulder UT Dallas UNT Texas State UH TCU SMU BYU| Texas A&M University College Station | University of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas A&M | Utah | ||
| Location | College Station, TX | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 74,014 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamu.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,339 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,239 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,375 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,278 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
Texas A&M | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,422 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 27,203 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1390 | 1190/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $155 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 34,734 students)
Texas A&M vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M or Utah?
- Texas A&M University College Station is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($9,339.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Texas A&M than University of Utah ($36,239.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Texas A&M ($12,399 vs. $20,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 1% lower than costs at Texas A&M University College Station ($11,437 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than Texas A&M University College Station (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 26.6% larger than aid received University of Utah ($12,278 vs. $9,696)
Texas A&M vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or Texas A&M .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 82 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Texas A&M (62.6%)
Texas A&M vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M or Utah? 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 Utah and Texas A&M.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than University of Utah (81% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $4,300 more per year than Utah graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $61,300)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,750)
- Utah graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M graduates. ($155 vs. $193)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/