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NMSU Texas Tech UT Permian Basin UTSA Lamar University GCU UT Austin Tarleton Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UT Arlington Texas State| The University of Texas at El Paso | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTEP | TC | ||
| Location | El Paso, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,880 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utep.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTEP | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,704 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,112 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,582 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,563 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,564 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 61% |
Admission |
UTEP | TC | ||
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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 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
Academics |
UTEP | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTEP | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $320 |
Diversity |
UTEP | TC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 83% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UTEP | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UTEP | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at El Paso is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (23,880 students vs. 642 students)
UTEP vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTEP or TC?
- Texas College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than UTEP for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.6% higher at UTEP than Texas College ($23,112.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than TC ($9,563 vs. $11,174)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 14.1% lower than costs at The University of Texas at El Paso ($8,400 vs. $9,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at El Paso than Texas College (87% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at El Paso students is 2.9% larger than aid received Texas College ($10,564 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, UTEP or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or UTEP .
- Accepted freshman UTEP students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at TC (2.9)
UTEP vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTEP 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 UTEP.
- The graduation rate at UTEP is higher than Texas College (37% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso earn on average $14,400 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $27,800)
- The University of Texas at El Paso students graduate with a $13,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($17,250 vs. $31,000)
- UTEP graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($178 vs. $320)
- More UTEP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/