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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 Texas A&M International University West Texas A & M University TLU Trinity UH| University of the Incarnate Word | Texas A&M University Central Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIW | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,305 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,440 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,440 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,122 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,832 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,805 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
UIW | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 9,067 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 50.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UIW | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $126 |
Diversity |
UIW | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
UIW | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UIW | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Incarnate Word is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (7,305 students vs. 2,198 students)
UIW vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or A&M-Central Texas?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 453.9% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.3% higher at UIW than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($32,440.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than UIW ($5,465 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Central Texas are 22.4% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($10,722 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than Texas A&M University Central Texas (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 169.5% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($24,805 vs. $9,203)
UIW vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or UIW .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than UIW (94.2%)
UIW vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and UIW.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $14,916 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($12,263 vs. $27,179)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($126 vs. $281)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/