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UT Austin Texas Tech UH UT Arlington UNT Texas A&M UIW UT Dallas Baylor St. Mary's University SHSU SFASU| Texas State University | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | UTSA | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 71% |
Admission |
Texas State | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas State | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $237 |
Diversity |
Texas State | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas State | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | UTSA | ||
| 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 UTSA based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 34,393 students)
Texas State vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or UTSA?
- Texas State University is 44.6% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Texas State than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($20,030.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Texas State ($12,664 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 3.7% lower than costs at Texas State University ($11,046 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas State University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (77% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 32% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($11,791 vs. $8,934)
Texas State vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Texas State .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 5 points higher than at Texas State (1038)
- Incoming Texas State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman Texas State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UTSA (86.9%)
Texas State vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State or UTSA? 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 UTSA and Texas State.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (56% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,900)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $1,733 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($21,250 vs. $22,983)
- Texas State graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($219 vs. $237)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/