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Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington Texas A&M UT Dallas St. Mary's University Texas Tech UNT University of Houston-Downtown Trinity SHSU| University of the Incarnate Word | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIW | UTSA | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,305 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,440 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,440 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,122 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,832 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,805 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
UIW | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 9,067 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $237 |
Diversity |
UIW | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UIW | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UIW | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than UIW based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 7,305 students)
UIW vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or UTSA?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 445.1% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at UIW than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($32,440.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than UIW ($12,664 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 18.8% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($11,046 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than The University of Texas at San Antonio (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 177.6% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($24,805 vs. $8,934)
UIW vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or UIW .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 80 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UIW (21)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than UTSA (86.9%)
UIW vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW or UTSA? 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 UTSA and UIW.
- The graduation rate at UIW is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $1,700 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,900)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $4,196 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($22,983 vs. $27,179)
- UTSA graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($237 vs. $281)
- More UTSA 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/