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Overview |
Wade College | UTEP | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 157 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wadecollege.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wade College | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,120 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,120 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,552 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,859 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,195 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 87% |
Admission |
Wade College | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wade College | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wade College | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $178 |
Diversity |
Wade College | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Wade College | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Wade College | UTEP | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at El Paso is larger than than Wade College based on total student enrollment (23,880 students vs. 157 students)
Wade College vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wade College or UTEP?
- Wade College is 122.2% more expensive to attend than UTEP for in-state tuition ($17,120.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at UTEP than Wade College ($23,112.00 vs. $17,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than Wade College ($9,563 vs. $17,859)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wade College are 12% lower than costs at The University of Texas at El Paso ($8,552 vs. $9,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at El Paso than Wade College (87% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at El Paso students is 70.5% larger than aid received Wade College ($10,564 vs. $6,195)
Which college is harder to get into, Wade College or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or Wade College .
Wade College vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wade College or UTEP? 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 UTEP and Wade College.
- Graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso earn on average $13,400 more per year than Wade College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $28,800)
- The University of Texas at El Paso students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wade College graduates. ($17,250 vs. $23,250)
- UTEP graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Wade College graduates. ($178 vs. $240)
- More UTEP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wade College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/