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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 | South Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTSA | South Texas College | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | McAllen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,393 | 27,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #901 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utsa.edu | southtexascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTSA | South Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,951 | $2,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,259 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,046 | $6,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,664 | $1,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,934 | $7,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 99% |
Admission |
UTSA | South Texas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,295 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,243 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 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 | 1010/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 |
Academics |
UTSA | South Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTSA | South Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,983 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | N/A |
Diversity |
UTSA | South Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UTSA | South Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UTSA | 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
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than South Texas College based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 27,894 students)
UTSA vs. South Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTSA or South Texas College?
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is 128% more expensive to attend than South Texas College for in-state tuition ($5,951.00 vs. $2,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.5% higher at UTSA than South Texas College ($18,259.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Texas College than UTSA ($1,692 vs. $12,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 63.8% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($6,745 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Texas College than The University of Texas at San Antonio (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 14.6% larger than aid received South Texas College ($8,934 vs. $7,799)
Which college is harder to get into, UTSA 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 UTSA .
UTSA vs. South Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTSA 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 UTSA.
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $13,700 more per year than South Texas College graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $34,200)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/