Concordia University Texas vs. South Texas College

Comparable Facts

Compare Concordia University Texas in Austin, TX with South Texas College in McAllen, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

South Texas College is larger than Concordia University Texas based on total student enrollment (27,431 students vs. 1,396 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Concordia University Texas is located in Austin, TX (Rural Fringe setting); South Texas College is in McAllen, TX (Midsize City setting).
• Concordia University Texas is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. South Texas College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Concordia University Texas 16:1; South Texas College 22:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 35.8% lower than at Concordia University Texas ($8,638 vs. $13,460).
• Out-of-state tuition is 208.4% higher at Concordia University Texas than at South Texas College (about $15,880 more per year; $23,500 vs. $7,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Concordia University Texas than at South Texas College (100% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 277.4% larger than aid received by South Texas College students ($28,485 vs. $7,547).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Concordia University Texas, open admission at South Texas College.
• Typical fall application deadline: South Texas College Jun 18, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.