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UTSA Texas State Mount St. Mary's College Schreiner University Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio UT Austin St. Mary's University Texas A & M International University West Texas A & M University TLU Trinity UH| Brazosport College | University of the Incarnate Word | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | UIW | ||
| Location | Lake Jackson, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,044 | 7,305 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brazosport.edu | uiw.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | UIW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,726 | $32,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,063 | $32,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,700 | $13,122 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,718 | $20,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,019 | $24,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | UIW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,067 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | UIW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | UIW | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,250 | $27,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $54 | $281 |
Diversity |
BC | UIW | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
BC | UIW | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
BC | UIW | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Incarnate Word is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (7,305 students vs. 4,044 students)
BC vs. UIW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or UIW?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 1,133.9% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 698.4% higher at UIW than Brazosport College ($32,440.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than UIW ($4,718 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 50.8% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($8,700 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than Brazosport College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 517.2% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($24,805 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or UIW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIW or BC .
BC vs. UIW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or UIW? 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 UIW and BC.
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $10,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $21,929 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($5,250 vs. $27,179)
- BC graduates are paying $227 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($54 vs. $281)
- More UIW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/