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NMSU Texas Tech UT Permian Basin UTSA Lamar University GCU UT Austin University of Houston-Victoria Tarleton TSU Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio UT Arlington| The University of Texas at El Paso | South Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTEP | South Texas College | ||
| Location | El Paso, TX | McAllen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,880 | 27,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utep.edu | southtexascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTEP | South Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,704 | $2,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,112 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,582 | $6,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,563 | $1,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,564 | $7,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
UTEP | South Texas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,493 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,485 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 |
Academics |
UTEP | South Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTEP | South Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | N/A |
Diversity |
UTEP | South Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 83% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UTEP | South Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UTEP | South Texas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Texas College is larger than than UTEP based on total student enrollment (27,894 students vs. 23,880 students)
UTEP vs. South Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTEP or South Texas College?
- The University of Texas at El Paso is 195.2% more expensive to attend than South Texas College for in-state tuition ($7,704.00 vs. $2,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.2% higher at UTEP than South Texas College ($23,112.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Texas College than UTEP ($1,692 vs. $9,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 42.1% lower than costs at The University of Texas at El Paso ($6,745 vs. $9,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Texas College than The University of Texas at El Paso (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at El Paso students is 35.5% larger than aid received South Texas College ($10,564 vs. $7,799)
Which college is harder to get into, UTEP or South Texas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Texas College or UTEP .
UTEP vs. South Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTEP or South Texas 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 South Texas College and UTEP.
- Graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso earn on average $8,000 more per year than South Texas College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $34,200)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/