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UNT UT Dallas Texas Tech UH UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas Woman's University San Jose State WSU Cal State Long Beach TCU| The University of Texas at Arlington | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Arlington | TC | ||
| Location | Arlington, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,992 | 644 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uta.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Arlington | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,206 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,138 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,582 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,956 | $10,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,015 | $10,182 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 87% |
Admission |
UT Arlington | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,126 | - | ||
| Admitted | 18,799 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UT Arlington | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Arlington | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $320 |
Diversity |
UT Arlington | TC | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 40% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UT Arlington | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UT Arlington | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (43,992 students vs. 644 students)
UT Arlington vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Arlington or TC?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 12.2% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.6% higher at UT Arlington than Texas College ($27,138.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than UT Arlington ($10,901 vs. $14,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 32.3% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($8,000 vs. $10,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas College than The University of Texas at Arlington (87% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 8.2% larger than aid received Texas College ($11,015 vs. $10,182)
Which college is harder to get into, UT Arlington or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or UT Arlington .
- Accepted freshman UT Arlington students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at TC (2.9)
UT Arlington vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Arlington or TC? 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 TC and UT Arlington.
- The graduation rate at UT Arlington is higher than Texas College (40% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $23,900 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $27,800)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($18,000 vs. $31,000)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($186 vs. $320)
- More UT Arlington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/