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California State University-Northridge SHSU UT Permian Basin TAMUK UTSA| The University of Texas Pan American | Criswell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT-Pan American | Criswell College | ||
| Location | Edinburg, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,559 | 163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #896 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utpa.edu | criswell.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT-Pan American | Criswell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $12,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,649 | $12,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,888 | $7,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,105 | $13,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,938 | $9,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
UT-Pan American | Criswell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,744 | 31 | ||
| Admitted | 12,053 | 31 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.9% | 61.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UT-Pan American | Criswell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT-Pan American | Criswell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,539 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | N/A |
Diversity |
UT-Pan American | Criswell College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UT-Pan American | Criswell College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UT-Pan American | Criswell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than Criswell College based on total student enrollment (31,559 students vs. 163 students)
UT-Pan American vs. Criswell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT-Pan American or Criswell College?
- Criswell College is 58.9% more expensive to attend than UT-Pan American for in-state tuition ($12,480.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at UT-Pan American than Criswell College ($17,649.00 vs. $12,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than Criswell College ($8,105 vs. $13,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Criswell College are 12.3% lower than costs at The University of Texas Pan American ($7,912 vs. $8,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Criswell College than The University of Texas Pan American (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas Pan American students is 9.3% larger than aid received Criswell College ($9,938 vs. $9,089)
UT-Pan American vs. Criswell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT-Pan American or Criswell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Criswell College or UT-Pan American .
- Criswell College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UT-Pan American (87.7%)
UT-Pan American vs. Criswell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT-Pan American or Criswell 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 Criswell College and UT-Pan American.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/