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UTEP UTSA Paul Quinn College Texas Tech UNT Tarleton Lamar University Angelo State West Texas A & M University UT Tyler The University of Texas at Brownsville SHSU| The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | Wiley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Permian Basin | Wiley College | ||
| Location | Odessa, TX | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,848 | 698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #777 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utpb.edu | wileyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Permian Basin | Wiley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,577 | $12,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,817 | $12,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $5,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,370 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,092 | $9,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
UT Permian Basin | Wiley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,475 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Permian Basin | Wiley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Permian Basin | Wiley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,655 | $30,046 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $141 | $310 |
Diversity |
UT Permian Basin | Wiley College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 40% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UT Permian Basin | Wiley College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 31% | ||
Campus |
UT Permian Basin | Wiley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is larger than than Wiley College based on total student enrollment (5,848 students vs. 698 students)
UT Permian Basin vs. Wiley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Permian Basin or Wiley College?
- Wiley College is 90.1% more expensive to attend than UT Permian Basin for in-state tuition ($12,500.00 vs. $6,577.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at UT Permian Basin than Wiley College ($18,817.00 vs. $12,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Wiley College ($10,370 vs. $11,246)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wiley College are 113.4% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($5,000 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Wiley College (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 22.5% larger than aid received Wiley College ($11,092 vs. $9,054)
Which college is harder to get into, UT Permian Basin or Wiley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wiley College or UT Permian Basin .
- Accepted freshman UT Permian Basin students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Wiley College (2.53)
UT Permian Basin vs. Wiley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Permian Basin or Wiley 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 Wiley College and UT Permian Basin.
- The graduation rate at UT Permian Basin is higher than Wiley College (34% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $21,900 more per year than Wiley College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $29,100)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $16,391 lower median federal student loan debt than Wiley College graduates. ($13,655 vs. $30,046)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than Wiley College graduates. ($141 vs. $310)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wiley College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/