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Overview |
A&M-Texarkana | UTSA | ||
| Location | Texarkana, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 34,864 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamut.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M-Texarkana | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,107 | $18,925 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,082 | $11,843 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,320 | $10,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,122 | $10,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 74% |
Admission |
A&M-Texarkana | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,802 | 22,497 | ||
| Admitted | 1,445 | 19,900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
A&M-Texarkana | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M-Texarkana | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,504 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $237 |
Diversity |
A&M-Texarkana | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
A&M-Texarkana | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
A&M-Texarkana | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (34,864 students vs. 2,109 students)
A&M-Texarkana vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M-Texarkana or UTSA?
- Texas A&M University Texarkana is 2.3% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at A&M-Texarkana than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($19,107.00 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 A&M-Texarkana ($10,831 vs. $13,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 2% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($11,843 vs. $12,082)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Texarkana than The University of Texas at San Antonio (89% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 15.4% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Texarkana ($10,530 vs. $9,122)
A&M-Texarkana vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M-Texarkana or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or A&M-Texarkana .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 48 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than A&M-Texarkana (80.2%)
A&M-Texarkana vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M-Texarkana 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 A&M-Texarkana.
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $10,000 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $8,479 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($14,504 vs. $22,983)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($149 vs. $237)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/