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UNT UT Dallas UNCW Texas Tech ECU UH WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UT Austin UNC Charlotte UTSA| Appalachian State University | The University of Texas at Arlington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 90% |
Admission |
ASU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ASU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $186 |
Diversity |
ASU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ASU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 1% | ||
Campus |
ASU | 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 ASU based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 20,436 students)
ASU vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 117% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at UT Arlington than Appalachian State University ($26,778.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than UT Arlington ($13,084 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 1.7% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($11,392 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Arlington than Appalachian State University (90% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 52.8% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($11,370 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 119 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming ASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than UT Arlington (80.8%)
ASU vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $10,100 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $41,600)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $20,500)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($186 vs. $211)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/