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PVAMU UTSA University of Houston-Downtown Texas State UH Tennessee State University Mount St. Mary's College Lamar University SHSU Southern University and A & M College GSU- Grambling Langston University| University of the Incarnate Word | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIW | TSU | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,305 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,440 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,440 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,122 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,832 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,805 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UIW | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 9,067 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1133 | 820/1000 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UIW | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $303 |
Diversity |
UIW | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
UIW | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UIW | TSU | ||
| 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
- Texas Southern University is larger than than UIW based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 7,305 students)
UIW vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or TSU?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 336.2% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at UIW than Texas Southern University ($32,440.00 vs. $19,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than UIW ($11,826 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 35.8% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($9,664 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than Texas Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 105.3% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($24,805 vs. $12,085)
UIW vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or UIW .
- The average SAT score at University of the Incarnate Word (963) is 146 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming UIW students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than UIW (94.2%)
UIW vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW or TSU? 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 TSU and UIW.
- The graduation rate at UIW is higher than Texas Southern University (43% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $13,400 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $36,200)
- University of the Incarnate Word students graduate with a $2,179 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($27,179 vs. $29,358)
- UIW graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($281 vs. $303)
- More UIW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/