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Overview |
UT Arlington | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Arlington, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,946 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #719 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uta.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Arlington | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,206 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,778 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,392 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,370 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
UT Arlington | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,963 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 17,747 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.4% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UT Arlington | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Arlington | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $258 |
Diversity |
UT Arlington | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UT Arlington | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UT Arlington | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| 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 Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 2,578 students)
UT Arlington vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Arlington or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 241% more expensive to attend than UT Arlington for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $9,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than The University of Texas at Arlington ($31,390.00 vs. $26,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than Texas Wesleyan University ($14,262 vs. $15,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Wesleyan University are 4.3% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($10,919 vs. $11,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Wesleyan University than The University of Texas at Arlington (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 155.4% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Arlington ($29,039 vs. $11,370)
UT Arlington vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Arlington or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or UT Arlington .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Arlington (1038) is 35 points higher than at Texas Wesleyan University (1003)
- Incoming UT Arlington students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman UT Arlington students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
UT Arlington vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Arlington or Texas Wesleyan University? 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 Texas Wesleyan University and UT Arlington.
- The graduation rate at UT Arlington is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $7,500 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $44,200)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $6,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($18,000 vs. $24,999)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($186 vs. $258)
- More UT Arlington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/