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Overview |
Texas Woman's University | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | San Marcos, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,664 | 15,431 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #833 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | twu.edu | csusm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas Woman's University | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,720 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,792 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,358 | $14,152 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,763 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,678 | $10,247 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 72% |
Admission |
Texas Woman's University | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,584 | 17,519 | ||
| Admitted | 7,204 | 16,765 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas Woman's University | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas Woman's University | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $17,995 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $186 |
Diversity |
Texas Woman's University | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Texas Woman's University | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Texas Woman's University | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Woman's University is larger than than California State University-San Marcos based on total student enrollment (15,664 students vs. 15,431 students)
Texas Woman's University vs. California State University-San Marcos Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas Woman's University or California State University-San Marcos?
- California State University San Marcos is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Texas Woman's University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at California State University-San Marcos than Texas Woman's University ($17,622.00 vs. $15,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University San Marcos than Texas Woman's University ($10,500 vs. $10,763)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Woman's University are 24.6% lower than costs at California State University San Marcos ($11,358 vs. $14,152)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Woman's University than California State University San Marcos (86% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University San Marcos students is 5.9% larger than aid received Texas Woman's University ($10,247 vs. $9,678)
Texas Woman's University vs. California State University-San Marcos Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas Woman's University or California State University-San Marcos? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California State University-San Marcos or Texas Woman's University .
- The average SAT score at California State University San Marcos (955) is 14 points higher than at Texas Woman's University (941)
- Incoming California State University-San Marcos students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas Woman's University (20)
- Accepted freshman California State University-San Marcos students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Texas Woman's University (3.24)
- California State University-San Marcos has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Texas Woman's University (95%)
Texas Woman's University vs. California State University-San Marcos Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas Woman's University or California State University-San Marcos? 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 California State University-San Marcos and Texas Woman's University.
- The graduation rate at California State University-San Marcos is higher than Texas Woman's University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from California State University San Marcos earn on average $500 more per year than Texas Woman's University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $48,600)
- California State University San Marcos students graduate with a $2,005 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Woman's University graduates. ($17,995 vs. $20,000)
- California State University-San Marcos graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Woman's University graduates. ($186 vs. $206)
- More California State University-San Marcos graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Woman's University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/