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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University UIW| Texas State University | Texas Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Texas State | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Texas State | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
Texas State | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas State | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 2,578 students)
Texas State vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 264.7% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Texas State University ($31,390.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than Texas Wesleyan University ($14,120 vs. $15,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Wesleyan University are 5% lower than costs at Texas State University ($10,919 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Wesleyan University than Texas State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 146.3% larger than aid received Texas State University ($29,039 vs. $11,791)
Texas State vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or Texas State .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 35 points higher than at Texas Wesleyan University (1003)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
Texas State vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State or Texas Wesleyan University? 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 Texas Wesleyan University and Texas State.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (56% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,200)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $3,749 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $24,999)
- Texas State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/