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UTSA Lamar University University of Houston-Downtown SFASU Tarleton Texas State UNT TAMUK Texas A&M UH A&M Commerce Texas Tech| University of the Incarnate Word | Sam Houston State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIW | SHSU | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,305 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,440 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,440 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,122 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,832 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,805 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
UIW | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 9,067 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1133 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UIW | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $222 |
Diversity |
UIW | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
UIW | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UIW | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than UIW based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 7,305 students)
UIW vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or SHSU?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 454% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.3% higher at UIW than Sam Houston State University ($32,440.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than UIW ($13,632 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sam Houston State University are 20.3% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($10,908 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than Sam Houston State University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 136.3% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($24,805 vs. $10,499)
UIW vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or UIW .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 34 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UIW (21)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than SHSU (84.6%)
UIW vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW or SHSU? 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 SHSU and UIW.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than University of the Incarnate Word (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $1,800 more per year than SHSU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,800)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $5,679 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,179)
- SHSU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($222 vs. $281)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/