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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH NMSU UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University| Texas State University | The University of Texas at El Paso | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | UTEP | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | #1039 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 87% |
Admission |
Texas State | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 870/1090 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas State | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $178 |
Diversity |
Texas State | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas State | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | UTEP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than UTEP based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 23,880 students)
Texas State vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or UTEP?
- Texas State University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than UTEP for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at UTEP than Texas State University ($23,112.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than Texas State ($9,563 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at El Paso are 19.6% lower than costs at Texas State University ($9,582 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at El Paso than Texas State University (87% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 11.6% larger than aid received The University of Texas at El Paso ($11,791 vs. $10,564)
Texas State vs. UTEP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or Texas State .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 105 points higher than at UTEP (933)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UTEP (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at UTEP (3.3)
- UTEP has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Texas State (87.7%)
Texas State vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State or UTEP? 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 UTEP and Texas State.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than The University of Texas at El Paso (56% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than UTEP graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,200)
- The University of Texas at El Paso students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($17,250 vs. $21,250)
- UTEP graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($178 vs. $219)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTEP students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/