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UTSA Texas State Mount St. Mary's College Schreiner University Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio UT Austin St. Mary's University West Texas A & M University TLU Trinity UH Texas Tech| University of the Incarnate Word | Texas A&M International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIW | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,305 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,440 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,440 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,122 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,832 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,805 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
UIW | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 9,067 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1133 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
UIW | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $153 |
Diversity |
UIW | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
UIW | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UIW | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M International University is larger than than UIW based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 7,305 students)
UIW vs. Texas A&M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or Texas A&M International University?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 749.7% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.9% higher at UIW than Texas A&M International University ($32,440.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than UIW ($5,383 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 42.5% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($9,210 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than Texas A&M International University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 128.2% larger than aid received Texas A&M International University ($24,805 vs. $10,872)
UIW vs. Texas A&M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW or Texas A&M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M International University or UIW .
- The average SAT score at University of the Incarnate Word (963) is 58 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming UIW students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UIW (3.5)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Texas A&M International University (47.9%)
UIW vs. Texas A&M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW or Texas A&M International University? 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 A&M International University and UIW.
- The graduation rate at UIW is higher than Texas A&M International University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $4,400 more per year than Texas A&M International University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,200)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $12,373 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($14,806 vs. $27,179)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($153 vs. $281)
- More Texas A&M International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/