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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State Texas Woman's University WSU Tarleton Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Baylor| University of North Texas | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNT | TC | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,507 | 644 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,319 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,399 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,805 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,675 | $10,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $10,182 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 87% |
Admission |
UNT | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,807 | - | ||
| Admitted | 26,671 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNT | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $320 |
Diversity |
UNT | TC | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNT | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UNT | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 644 students)
UNT vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or TC?
- University of North Texas is 1.4% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($8,319.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.2% higher at UNT than Texas College ($18,399.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than UNT ($10,901 vs. $14,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 35.1% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($8,000 vs. $10,805)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas College than University of North Texas (87% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 9.4% larger than aid received Texas College ($11,142 vs. $10,182)
Which college is harder to get into, UNT or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or UNT .
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at TC (2.9)
UNT vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT or TC? 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 TC and UNT.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Texas College (49% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $19,200 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $27,800)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $31,000)
- UNT graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($206 vs. $320)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/