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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 | University of North Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | UNTD | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Dallas, Texas | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 3,685 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | untdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | UNTD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $7,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $20,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $9,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $10,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $11,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 97% |
Admission |
Texas State | UNTD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 2,474 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 775/886 | ||
| 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 | Aug 6, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas State | UNTD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | UNTD | ||
| 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 | UNTD | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Texas State | UNTD | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | UNTD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than UNTD based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 3,685 students)
Texas State vs. UNTD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or UNTD?
- Texas State University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than UNTD for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $7,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at UNTD than Texas State University ($20,080.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas at Dallas than Texas State ($10,351 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas at Dallas are 23.2% lower than costs at Texas State University ($9,302 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas at Dallas than Texas State University (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 1.7% larger than aid received University of North Texas at Dallas ($11,791 vs. $11,598)
Texas State vs. UNTD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or UNTD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNTD or Texas State .
- UNTD has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Texas State (87.7%)
Texas State vs. UNTD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State or UNTD? 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 UNTD and Texas State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/