Parker University vs. South Texas College

Comparable Facts

Compare Parker University in Dallas, 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 Parker University based on total student enrollment (27,431 students vs. 2,308 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Parker University is located in Dallas, TX (Large City setting); South Texas College is in McAllen, TX (Midsize City setting).
• Parker University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. South Texas College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Parker University 8:1; South Texas College 22:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 33.8% lower than at Parker University ($8,638 vs. $13,056).
• Out-of-state tuition is 134.8% higher at Parker University than at South Texas College (about $10,273 more per year; $17,893 vs. $7,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Parker University than at South Texas College (100% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Parker University students is 62.2% larger than aid received by South Texas College students ($12,239 vs. $7,547).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at both Parker University and 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.