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Overview |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | UT-Pan American | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Edinburg, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,995 | 31,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #990 | #896 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mscd.edu | utpa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | UT-Pan American | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,445 | $7,854 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,277 | $17,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,411 | $8,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,805 | $8,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,930 | $9,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,163 | 13,744 | ||
| Admitted | 9,951 | 12,053 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 47.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 830/1090 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | UT-Pan American | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $10,539 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $108 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | UT-Pan American | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than Metropolitan State College of Denver based on total student enrollment (31,559 students vs. 16,995 students)
Metropolitan State College of Denver vs. UT-Pan American Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State College of Denver or UT-Pan American?
- Metropolitan State College of Denver is 7.5% more expensive to attend than UT-Pan American for in-state tuition ($8,445.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Metropolitan State College of Denver than The University of Texas Pan American ($26,277.00 vs. $17,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than Metropolitan State College of Denver ($8,105 vs. $14,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 39.6% lower than costs at Metropolitan State College of Denver ($8,888 vs. $12,411)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State College of Denver than The University of Texas Pan American (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas Pan American students is 67.6% larger than aid received Metropolitan State College of Denver ($9,938 vs. $5,930)
Metropolitan State College of Denver vs. UT-Pan American Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State College of Denver or UT-Pan American? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT-Pan American or Metropolitan State College of Denver .
- The average SAT score at Metropolitan State College of Denver (971) is 47 points higher than at UT-Pan American (924)
- Incoming Metropolitan State College of Denver students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman UT-Pan American students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Metropolitan State College of Denver (3.03)
- Metropolitan State College of Denver has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than UT-Pan American (87.7%)
Metropolitan State College of Denver vs. UT-Pan American Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State College of Denver or UT-Pan American? 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-Pan American and Metropolitan State College of Denver.
- The graduation rate at UT-Pan American is higher than Metropolitan State College of Denver (42% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State College of Denver earn on average $700 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $13,711 lower median federal student loan debt than Metropolitan State College of Denver graduates. ($10,539 vs. $24,250)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than Metropolitan State College of Denver graduates. ($108 vs. $250)
- More UT-Pan American graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State College of Denver students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/