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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 | Texas A&M University Central Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTSA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 34,393 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #901 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utsa.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTSA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,951 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,259 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,046 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,664 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,934 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 82% |
Admission |
UTSA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,295 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 20,243 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 50.7% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UTSA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTSA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,983 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $126 |
Diversity |
UTSA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UTSA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UTSA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 2,198 students)
UTSA vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTSA or A&M-Central Texas?
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is 1.6% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($5,951.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at UTSA than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($18,259.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than UTSA ($5,465 vs. $12,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Central Texas are 3% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($10,722 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Central Texas than The University of Texas at San Antonio (82% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Central Texas students is 3% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,203 vs. $8,934)
UTSA vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTSA or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or UTSA .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than UTSA (86.9%)
UTSA vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTSA or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and UTSA.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $10,720 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($12,263 vs. $22,983)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($126 vs. $237)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/