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Overview |
TAMUK | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Kingsville, TX | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #774 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamuk.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
TAMUK | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,137 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,133 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,425 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,347 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,723 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
TAMUK | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,768 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 5,569 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 1000/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TAMUK | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TAMUK | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,636 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $186 |
Diversity |
TAMUK | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
TAMUK | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
TAMUK | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 6,092 students)
TAMUK vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TAMUK or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 79.2% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at UT Arlington than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($26,778.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than UT Arlington ($11,347 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 20.9% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($9,425 vs. $11,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than The University of Texas at Arlington (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 6% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($11,370 vs. $10,723)
TAMUK vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TAMUK or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or TAMUK .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Arlington (1038) is 101 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming UT Arlington students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than UT Arlington (80.8%)
TAMUK vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TAMUK or UT Arlington? 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 Arlington and TAMUK.
- The graduation rate at UT Arlington is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $5,400 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $46,300)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $1,636 lower median federal student loan debt than TAMUK graduates. ($18,000 vs. $19,636)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than TAMUK graduates. ($186 vs. $203)
- More UT Arlington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/