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UT Arlington Texas State UT Dallas Texas Tech UT Austin UH Texas A&M Texas Woman's University UIW WSU St. Mary's University Tarleton| University of North Texas | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNT | UTSA | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,767 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,295 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,087 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,412 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,283 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,159 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 71% |
Admission |
UNT | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,016 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 25,335 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $237 |
Diversity |
UNT | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNT | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UNT | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than UTSA based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 34,393 students)
UNT vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or UTSA?
- University of North Texas is 39.4% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at UTSA than University of North Texas ($18,259.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than UNT ($12,664 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 6.1% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($10,412 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than The University of Texas at San Antonio (93% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 2.5% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,159 vs. $8,934)
UNT vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNT or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or UNT .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 50 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming UNT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than UNT (79.1%)
UNT vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT or UTSA? 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 UTSA and UNT.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $900 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $2,983 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,983)
- UNT graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($206 vs. $237)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA 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/