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Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas St. Mary's University Texas Tech UNT University of Houston-Downtown Trinity| The University of Texas Pan American | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT-Pan American | UTSA | ||
| Location | Edinburg, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,559 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #896 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utpa.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT-Pan American | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,649 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,888 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,105 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,938 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 71% |
Admission |
UT-Pan American | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,744 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 12,053 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.9% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1090 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UT-Pan American | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT-Pan American | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,539 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $237 |
Diversity |
UT-Pan American | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UT-Pan American | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UT-Pan American | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than UT-Pan American based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 31,559 students)
UT-Pan American vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT-Pan American or UTSA?
- The University of Texas Pan American is 32% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at UTSA than The University of Texas Pan American ($18,259.00 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 UTSA ($8,105 vs. $12,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 24.3% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($8,888 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas Pan American than The University of Texas at San Antonio (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas Pan American students is 11.2% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,938 vs. $8,934)
UT-Pan American vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT-Pan American or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or UT-Pan American .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 119 points higher than at UT-Pan American (924)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman UTSA students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- UT-Pan American has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UTSA (86.9%)
UT-Pan American vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT-Pan American or UTSA? 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 UTSA and UT-Pan American.
- The graduation rate at UT-Pan American is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (42% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $6,000 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $12,444 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($10,539 vs. $22,983)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($108 vs. $237)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT-Pan American students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/