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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University UIW| The University of Texas Pan American | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT-Pan American | Texas State | ||
| Location | Edinburg, TX | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,931 | 38,722 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utpa.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT-Pan American | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,857 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,937 | $20,366 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,662 | $12,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,978 | $15,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,481 | $11,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 74% |
Admission |
UT-Pan American | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,542 | 37,183 | ||
| Admitted | 11,486 | 33,273 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.1% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UT-Pan American | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT-Pan American | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,539 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $219 |
Diversity |
UT-Pan American | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UT-Pan American | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UT-Pan American | Texas State | ||
| 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
- Texas State University is larger than than UT-Pan American based on total student enrollment (38,722 students vs. 31,931 students)
UT-Pan American vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT-Pan American or Texas State?
- Texas State University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than UT-Pan American for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $7,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Texas State than The University of Texas Pan American ($20,366.00 vs. $17,937.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than Texas State ($6,978 vs. $15,307)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 27% lower than costs at Texas State University ($9,662 vs. $12,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas Pan American than Texas State University (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas Pan American students is 2.8% larger than aid received Texas State University ($11,481 vs. $11,169)
UT-Pan American vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT-Pan American or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or UT-Pan American .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 114 points higher than at UT-Pan American (924)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman Texas State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than UT-Pan American (84.8%)
UT-Pan American vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT-Pan American or Texas State? 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 Texas State and UT-Pan American.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than The University of Texas Pan American (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $10,711 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($10,539 vs. $21,250)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($108 vs. $219)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT-Pan American students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/