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Overview |
A&M-Texarkana | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Texarkana, TX | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 5,899 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #779 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamut.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M-Texarkana | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,107 | $20,516 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,082 | $12,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,320 | $10,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,122 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
A&M-Texarkana | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,802 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,445 | 1,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 46.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 23, 2026 |
Academics |
A&M-Texarkana | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M-Texarkana | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,504 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $141 |
Diversity |
A&M-Texarkana | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
A&M-Texarkana | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
A&M-Texarkana | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (5,899 students vs. 2,109 students)
A&M-Texarkana vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M-Texarkana or UT Permian Basin?
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is 34.8% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at UT Permian Basin than Texas A&M University Texarkana ($20,516.00 vs. $19,107.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than A&M-Texarkana ($10,143 vs. $13,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Texarkana are 5.8% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($12,082 vs. $12,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Texas A&M University Texarkana (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 24% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Texarkana ($11,314 vs. $9,122)
A&M-Texarkana vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M-Texarkana or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or A&M-Texarkana .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Texarkana (995) is 30 points higher than at UT Permian Basin (965)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UT Permian Basin (20)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UT Permian Basin (3.27)
- UT Permian Basin has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than A&M-Texarkana (80.2%)
A&M-Texarkana vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M-Texarkana or UT Permian Basin? 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 Permian Basin and A&M-Texarkana.
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $13,100 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $37,900)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $849 lower median federal student loan debt than A&M-Texarkana graduates. ($13,655 vs. $14,504)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than A&M-Texarkana graduates. ($141 vs. $149)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/