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Overview |
UT Arlington | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Arlington, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 43,992 | 2,255 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uta.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Arlington | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,206 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,138 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,582 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,956 | $437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,015 | $13,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 92% |
Admission |
UT Arlington | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,126 | 33 | ||
| Admitted | 18,799 | 33 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 78.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Arlington | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Arlington | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $126 |
Diversity |
UT Arlington | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UT Arlington | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UT Arlington | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (43,992 students vs. 2,255 students)
UT Arlington vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Arlington or A&M-Central Texas?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 57.2% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at UT Arlington than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($27,138.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than UT Arlington ($437 vs. $14,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 10.2% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($10,582 vs. $11,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Central Texas than The University of Texas at Arlington (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Central Texas students is 22.7% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Arlington ($13,511 vs. $11,015)
UT Arlington vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Arlington or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or UT Arlington .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UT Arlington (81.3%)
UT Arlington vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Arlington or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and UT Arlington.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $5,737 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Arlington graduates. ($12,263 vs. $18,000)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than UT Arlington graduates. ($126 vs. $186)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/