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California State University-Northridge SHSU UT Permian Basin TAMUK UTSA| The University of Texas Pan American | Texas A&M University Central Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT-Pan American | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Edinburg, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,559 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #896 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utpa.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT-Pan American | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,649 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,888 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,105 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,938 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
UT-Pan American | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,744 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 12,053 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.9% | 50.7% | ||
| 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 | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT-Pan American | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,539 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $126 |
Diversity |
UT-Pan American | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UT-Pan American | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UT-Pan American | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (31,559 students vs. 2,198 students)
UT-Pan American vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT-Pan American or A&M-Central Texas?
- The University of Texas Pan American is 34.1% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at UT-Pan American than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($17,649.00 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 UT-Pan American ($5,465 vs. $8,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 20.6% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($8,888 vs. $10,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas Pan American than Texas A&M University Central Texas (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas Pan American students is 8% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($9,938 vs. $9,203)
UT-Pan American vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT-Pan American 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 UT-Pan American .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than UT-Pan American (87.7%)
UT-Pan American vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT-Pan American 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 UT-Pan American.
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $1,724 lower median federal student loan debt than A&M-Central Texas graduates. ($10,539 vs. $12,263)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than A&M-Central Texas graduates. ($108 vs. $126)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/