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Overview |
TAMUK | UTSA | ||
| Location | Kingsville, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #774 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamuk.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
TAMUK | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,137 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,133 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,425 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,347 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,723 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 71% |
Admission |
TAMUK | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,768 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 5,569 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TAMUK | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,636 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $237 |
Diversity |
TAMUK | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
TAMUK | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
TAMUK | UTSA | ||
| 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 San Antonio is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 6,092 students)
TAMUK vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TAMUK or UTSA?
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is 15.8% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($5,951.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at UTSA than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($18,259.00 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 UTSA ($11,347 vs. $12,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 17.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,425 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than The University of Texas at San Antonio (91% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 20% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($10,723 vs. $8,934)
TAMUK vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TAMUK or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or TAMUK .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 106 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than UTSA (86.9%)
TAMUK vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TAMUK 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 TAMUK.
- The graduation rate at TAMUK is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (33% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $1,600 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $3,347 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($19,636 vs. $22,983)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($203 vs. $237)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/