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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor UT Arlington SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Tarleton| Texas State University | Texas Woman's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 15,958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | #863 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | twu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $5,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $15,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $10,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $11,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $9,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 95% |
Admission |
Texas State | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 6,822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 Woman's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $206 |
Diversity |
Texas State | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas State | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than Texas Woman's University based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 15,958 students)
Texas State vs. Texas Woman's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or Texas Woman's University?
- Texas State University is 53.2% more expensive to attend than Texas Woman's University for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $5,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Texas State than Texas Woman's University ($20,030.00 vs. $15,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Woman's University than Texas State ($11,682 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Woman's University are 10.5% lower than costs at Texas State University ($10,368 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Woman's University than Texas State University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Texas Woman's University ($11,791 vs. $9,790)
Texas State vs. Texas Woman's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or Texas Woman's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Woman's University or Texas State .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 97 points higher than at Texas Woman's University (941)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas Woman's University (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Texas Woman's University (3.24)
- Texas Woman's University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Texas State (87.7%)
Texas State vs. Texas Woman's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State or Texas Woman's 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 Woman's University and Texas State.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Texas Woman's University (56% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $600 more per year than Texas Woman's University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,600)
- Texas Woman's University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,250)
- Texas Woman's University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($206 vs. $219)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Woman's University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/