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UT Arlington UTSA UT Dallas Texas Tech UH Texas A&M UT Austin Texas Woman's University Baylor WSU Tarleton SHSU| University of North Texas | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNT | Texas State | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 44,767 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,295 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,087 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,412 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,283 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,159 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 77% |
Admission |
UNT | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,016 | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | 25,335 | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNT | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $219 |
Diversity |
UNT | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNT | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UNT | Texas State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than Texas State based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 38,171 students)
UNT vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or Texas State?
- Texas State University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Texas State than University of North Texas ($20,030.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than UNT ($14,120 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 10.1% lower than costs at Texas State University ($10,412 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than Texas State University (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 28.7% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($11,791 vs. $9,159)
UNT vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNT or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or UNT .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 55 points higher than at Texas State (1038)
- Incoming UNT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Texas State (23)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UNT (79.1%)
UNT vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT 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 UNT.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than University of North Texas (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,250)
- UNT graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($206 vs. $219)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/