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DSC Utah Utah State University BYU WSU Southern Utah University BYU-I Salt Lake Community College ISU University of Houston-Victoria NAU TSU| Utah Valley University | South Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UVU | South Texas College | ||
| Location | Orem, UT | McAllen, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,099 | 27,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uvu.edu | southtexascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UVU | South Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,614 | $2,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,174 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,234 | $6,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $1,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,635 | $7,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UVU | South Texas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 |
Academics |
UVU | South Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UVU | South Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,200 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $157 | N/A |
Diversity |
UVU | South Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
UVU | South Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UVU | South Texas College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than South Texas College based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 27,894 students)
UVU vs. South Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UVU or South Texas College?
- Utah Valley University is 115.1% more expensive to attend than South Texas College for in-state tuition ($5,614.00 vs. $2,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129% higher at UVU than South Texas College ($17,174.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Texas College than UVU ($1,692 vs. $9,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 36.9% lower than costs at Utah Valley University ($6,745 vs. $9,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than South Texas College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Texas College students is 114.6% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($7,799 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, UVU or South Texas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Texas College or UVU .
UVU vs. South Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UVU or South Texas College? 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 South Texas College and UVU.
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $15,100 more per year than South Texas College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $34,200)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/