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UTSA Baylor SMU Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin SHSU SFASU Trinity UT Arlington| Texas State University | Texas Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | TCU | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 89% |
Admission |
Texas State | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas State | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $222 |
Diversity |
Texas State | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Texas State | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than TCU based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 12,273 students)
Texas State vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 526.2% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169% higher at TCU than Texas State University ($53,890.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than TCU ($14,120 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas State University are 24.3% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($11,460 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Christian University than Texas State University (89% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 137.9% larger than aid received Texas State University ($28,048 vs. $11,791)
Texas State vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Texas State .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 182 points higher than at Texas State (1038)
- Incoming TCU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Texas State (23)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than TCU (56.1%)
Texas State vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State or TCU? 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 TCU and Texas State.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Texas State University (74% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Texas State graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $49,200)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than TCU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $21,500)
- Texas State graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than TCU graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/