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UTSA Tarleton UNT Lamar University Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi SHSU Texas State Texas Tech Mount St. Mary's College Texas A&M A&M Commerce Schreiner University| University of the Incarnate Word | Texas A&M University Kingsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIW | TAMUK | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,305 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,440 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,440 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,122 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,832 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,805 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
UIW | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 9,067 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1133 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $203 |
Diversity |
UIW | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UIW | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UIW | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Incarnate Word is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (7,305 students vs. 6,092 students)
UIW vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or TAMUK?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 531.5% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at UIW than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($32,440.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than UIW ($11,347 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 39.2% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($9,425 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than Texas A&M University Kingsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 131.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($24,805 vs. $10,723)
UIW vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or UIW .
- The average SAT score at University of the Incarnate Word (963) is 26 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming UIW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than UIW (94.2%)
UIW vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and UIW.
- The graduation rate at UIW is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $3,300 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $7,543 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($19,636 vs. $27,179)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($203 vs. $281)
- More UIW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/