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UT Arlington UNT Tarleton California State University-Northridge Wayland Baptist University SHSU Friends University UT Permian Basin TAMUK UTSA MSU| The University of Texas Pan American | Texas Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT-Pan American | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Edinburg, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,559 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #896 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utpa.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT-Pan American | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,649 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,888 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,105 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,938 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
UT-Pan American | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,744 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 12,053 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1090 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UT-Pan American | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT-Pan American | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,539 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $258 |
Diversity |
UT-Pan American | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UT-Pan American | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UT-Pan American | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (31,559 students vs. 2,578 students)
UT-Pan American vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT-Pan American or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 299.7% more expensive to attend than UT-Pan American for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.9% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than The University of Texas Pan American ($31,390.00 vs. $17,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than Texas Wesleyan University ($8,105 vs. $15,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 22.9% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($8,888 vs. $10,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Wesleyan University than The University of Texas Pan American (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 192.2% larger than aid received The University of Texas Pan American ($29,039 vs. $9,938)
UT-Pan American vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT-Pan American 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 UT-Pan American .
- The average SAT score at Texas Wesleyan University (1003) is 79 points higher than at UT-Pan American (924)
- Incoming Texas Wesleyan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman Texas Wesleyan University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- UT-Pan American has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
UT-Pan American vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT-Pan American 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 UT-Pan American.
- The graduation rate at UT-Pan American is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Wesleyan University earn on average $2,300 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $14,460 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($10,539 vs. $24,999)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($108 vs. $258)
- More UT-Pan American graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/