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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University UIW| Texas State University | Criswell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | Criswell College | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | criswell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | Criswell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $12,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $12,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $7,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $13,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $9,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Texas State | Criswell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 31 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 31 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 61.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas State | Criswell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | Criswell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | N/A |
Diversity |
Texas State | Criswell College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Texas State | Criswell College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | Criswell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than Criswell College based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 163 students)
Texas State vs. Criswell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or Criswell College?
- Criswell College is 45% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($12,480.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at Texas State than Criswell College ($20,030.00 vs. $12,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Criswell College than Texas State ($13,652 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Criswell College are 44.8% lower than costs at Texas State University ($7,912 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Criswell College than Texas State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 29.7% larger than aid received Criswell College ($11,791 vs. $9,089)
Texas State vs. Criswell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or Criswell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Criswell College or Texas State .
- Criswell College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Texas State (87.7%)
Texas State vs. Criswell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State or Criswell College? 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 Criswell College and Texas State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/