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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 | Wiley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | Wiley College | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | wileyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | Wiley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $12,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $12,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $5,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $9,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 93% |
Admission |
Texas State | Wiley College | ||
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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 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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 | Wiley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | Wiley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $30,046 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $310 |
Diversity |
Texas State | Wiley College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Texas State | Wiley College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | Wiley College | ||
| 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 Wiley College based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 698 students)
Texas State vs. Wiley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or Wiley College?
- Wiley College is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($12,500.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at Texas State than Wiley College ($20,030.00 vs. $12,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wiley College than Texas State ($11,246 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wiley College are 129.2% lower than costs at Texas State University ($5,000 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wiley College than Texas State University (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 30.2% larger than aid received Wiley College ($11,791 vs. $9,054)
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or Wiley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wiley College or Texas State .
- Accepted freshman Texas State students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Wiley College (2.53)
Texas State vs. Wiley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State or Wiley College? 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 Wiley College and Texas State.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Wiley College (56% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $20,100 more per year than Wiley College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $29,100)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $8,796 lower median federal student loan debt than Wiley College graduates. ($21,250 vs. $30,046)
- Texas State graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Wiley College graduates. ($219 vs. $310)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wiley College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/