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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 | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | TC | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 61% |
Admission |
Texas State | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | - | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas State | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $320 |
Diversity |
Texas State | TC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas State | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 642 students)
Texas State vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or TC?
- Texas State University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144% higher at Texas State than Texas College ($20,030.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Texas State ($11,174 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 36.4% lower than costs at Texas State University ($8,400 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas State University than Texas College (77% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 14.9% larger than aid received Texas College ($11,791 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Texas State .
- Accepted freshman Texas State students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at TC (2.9)
Texas State vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State or TC? 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 TC and Texas State.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Texas College (56% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $21,400 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $27,800)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($21,250 vs. $31,000)
- Texas State graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($219 vs. $320)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/