Should I go to University of the Incarnate Word or The University of Texas at El Paso? Compare 50+ facts and figures about the colleges to help you determine if UIW or UTEP is the better college for you. The CollegeSimply comparison tool allows side-by-side comparison of 50+ statistics and facts for over 2,500 colleges and universities.
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UTSA NMSU Texas State Texas Tech Mount St. Mary's College UT Permian Basin Lamar University Schreiner University GCU Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio UT Austin St. Mary's UniversityUniversity of the Incarnate Word | The University of Texas at El Paso | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIW | UTEP | ||
Location | San Antonio, TX | El Paso, TX | ||
Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
Enrollment | 7,305 | 23,880 | ||
Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
National Ranking | #827 | #1039 | ||
Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
Website | uiw.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | UTEP | ||
Tuition (In State) | $32,440 | $7,704 | ||
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Tuition (Out of State) | $32,440 | $23,112 | ||
Room & Board | $13,122 | $9,582 | ||
Avg Net Price | $20,832 | $9,563 | ||
Avg Grant Aid | $24,805 | $10,564 | ||
% Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
UIW | UTEP | ||
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Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
Applied | 9,625 | 10,493 | ||
Admitted | 9,067 | 10,485 | ||
Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 99.9% | ||
Enrolled % | 10.8% | 35.9% | ||
Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
Applicant Competition | ||||
ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/22 | ||
SAT Range | 910/1133 | 870/1090 | ||
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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIW | UTEP | ||
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Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | UTEP | ||
Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $42,200 | ||
Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 45% | ||
Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $17,250 | ||
Median Loan Payment | $281 | $178 |
Diversity |
UIW | UTEP | ||
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% Men | 37% | 44% | ||
% Women | 63% | 56% | ||
Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
HBCU | No | No | ||
% White | 19% | 7% | ||
% Black | 7% | 3% | ||
% Hispanic | 59% | 83% | ||
% Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
% Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
% Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
% International | 5% | 5% | ||
% Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UIW | UTEP | ||
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% In-State | 99% | 92% | ||
% Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UIW | UTEP | ||
Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/