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Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas St. Mary's University Texas Tech UNT University of Houston-Downtown Trinity| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Northwest Vista College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTSA | Northwest Vista College | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 34,864 | 18,808 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utsa.edu | alamo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTSA | Northwest Vista College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,951 | $3,412 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,925 | $14,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,843 | $11,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,831 | $5,655 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,530 | $4,977 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 74% |
Admission |
UTSA | Northwest Vista College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,497 | - | ||
| Admitted | 19,900 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UTSA | Northwest Vista College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTSA | Northwest Vista College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,983 | $7,980 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $82 |
Diversity |
UTSA | Northwest Vista College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UTSA | Northwest Vista College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UTSA | Northwest Vista 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
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than Northwest Vista College based on total student enrollment (34,864 students vs. 18,808 students)
UTSA vs. Northwest Vista College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTSA or Northwest Vista College?
- Northwest Vista College is 13.4% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($6,750.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at UTSA than Northwest Vista College ($18,925.00 vs. $14,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Vista College than UTSA ($5,655 vs. $10,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Vista College are 2.9% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($11,512 vs. $11,843)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at San Antonio as Northwest Vista College (74% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 111.6% larger than aid received Northwest Vista College ($10,530 vs. $4,977)
Which college is harder to get into, UTSA or Northwest Vista College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest Vista College or UTSA .
UTSA vs. Northwest Vista College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTSA or Northwest Vista 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 Northwest Vista College and UTSA.
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $11,100 more per year than Northwest Vista College graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $36,800)
- Northwest Vista College students graduate with a $15,003 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($7,980 vs. $22,983)
- Northwest Vista College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($82 vs. $237)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest Vista College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/