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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University Tarleton| University of the Incarnate Word | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIW | Texas State | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,305 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,440 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,440 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,122 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,832 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,805 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
UIW | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | 9,067 | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1133 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIW | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $219 |
Diversity |
UIW | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UIW | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UIW | Texas State | ||
| 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
- Texas State University is larger than than UIW based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 7,305 students)
UIW vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or Texas State?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 276.9% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at UIW than Texas State University ($32,440.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than UIW ($14,120 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas State University are 14.5% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($11,460 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than Texas State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 110.4% larger than aid received Texas State University ($24,805 vs. $11,791)
UIW vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or UIW .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 75 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UIW (21)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Texas State (87.7%)
UIW vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW or Texas State? 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 State and UIW.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than University of the Incarnate Word (56% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $400 more per year than Texas State graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $49,200)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $5,929 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($21,250 vs. $27,179)
- Texas State graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($219 vs. $281)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/