UT Permian Basin vs. A&M-Central Texas

Comparable Facts

Compare The University of Texas Permian Basin in Odessa, TX with Texas A&M University Central Texas in Killeen, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Texas Permian Basin is larger than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (5,585 students vs. 2,403 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The University of Texas Permian Basin is located in Odessa, TX (Small City setting); Texas A&M University Central Texas is in Killeen, TX (Rural Fringe setting).
• The University of Texas Permian Basin is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Texas A&M University Central Texas is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The University of Texas Permian Basin 19:1; Texas A&M University Central Texas 16:1.

UT Permian Basin vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UT Permian Basin or A&M-Central Texas? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than UT Permian Basin ($1,794 vs. $13,563).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Central Texas are 19.2% lower than at The University of Texas Permian Basin ($11,394 vs. $14,098).
• The University of Texas Permian Basin is 25.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than A&M-Central Texas (about $1,873 more per year; $9,236.00 vs. $7,363.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 25.4% higher at UT Permian Basin than at Texas A&M University Central Texas (about $4,350 more per year; $21,504.00 vs. $17,154.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Texas A&M University Central Texas than at The University of Texas Permian Basin (100% vs. 97%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Central Texas students is 27.4% larger than aid received by The University of Texas Permian Basin students ($11,810 vs. $9,269).

UT Permian Basin vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UT Permian Basin or A&M-Central Texas? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between A&M-Central Texas and UT Permian Basin.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The University of Texas Permian Basin 910/1130.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The University of Texas Permian Basin 17/23.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UT Permian Basin - Test optional; A&M-Central Texas - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: UT Permian Basin Aug 23, 2027.
• A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UT Permian Basin (94.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 44% at UT Permian Basin vs. 66.1% at A&M-Central Texas.

UT Permian Basin vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UT Permian Basin and A&M-Central Texas? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• The University of Texas Permian Basin's six-year graduation rate is 34%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for A&M-Central Texas.
• Graduates from The University of Texas Permian Basin have median earnings of about $51,000 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for A&M-Central Texas.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Texas A&M University Central Texas graduates have a $1,392 lower median loan debt than UT Permian Basin graduates ($12,263 vs. $13,655).
• Among borrowers, A&M-Central Texas graduates have an estimated $15 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UT Permian Basin graduates ($126 vs. $141).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.