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Overview |
WSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 90% |
Admission |
WSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 |
WSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $186 |
Diversity |
WSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 1% | ||
Campus |
WSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 34.4% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at UT Arlington than Wichita State University ($26,778.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than UT Arlington ($13,553 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 10.7% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($11,392 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Arlington than Wichita State University (90% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 59.9% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($11,370 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 51 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than UT Arlington (80.8%)
WSU vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and WSU.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $7,900 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $43,800)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $20,500)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($186 vs. $211)
- More UT Arlington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/