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UTEP UTSA Texas Tech UNT Tarleton LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Lamar University Angelo State West Texas A & M University UT Tyler The University of Texas at Brownsville SHSU| Texas College | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TC | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Tyler, TX | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 642 | 5,848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #777 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | texascollege.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
TC | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,208 | $6,577 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,208 | $18,817 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,174 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,263 | $11,092 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 96% |
Admission |
TC | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,475 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
TC | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TC | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $141 |
Diversity |
TC | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
TC | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 3% | ||
Campus |
TC | 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 TC based on total student enrollment (5,848 students vs. 642 students)
TC vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TC or UT Permian Basin?
- Texas College is 24.8% more expensive to attend than UT Permian Basin for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $6,577.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.3% higher at UT Permian Basin than Texas College ($18,817.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than TC ($10,370 vs. $11,174)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 27% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($8,400 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Texas College (96% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 8.1% larger than aid received Texas College ($11,092 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, TC 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 TC .
- Accepted freshman UT Permian Basin students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at TC (2.9)
TC vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TC 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 TC.
- The graduation rate at UT Permian Basin is higher than Texas College (34% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $23,200 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $27,800)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $17,345 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($13,655 vs. $31,000)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($141 vs. $320)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/