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Overview |
WSU | UNT | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,741 | 47,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,247 | $8,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,165 | $18,399 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,790 | $10,805 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,184 | $14,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $11,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 83% |
Admission |
WSU | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,637 | 36,807 | ||
| Admitted | 8,200 | 26,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1250 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WSU | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $206 |
Diversity |
WSU | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 4% | ||
Campus |
WSU | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 16,741 students)
WSU vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 14.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($8,319.00 vs. $7,247.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at UNT than Wichita State University ($18,399.00 vs. $17,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than UNT ($14,184 vs. $14,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 27.6% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,805 vs. $13,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than Wichita State University (83% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 53% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($11,142 vs. $7,282)
WSU vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or WSU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 4 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UNT (3.46)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than UNT (72.5%)
WSU vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or UNT? 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 UNT and WSU.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Wichita State University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $3,200 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,800)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- UNT graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/