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UTSA Texas State Mount St. Mary's College Schreiner University Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio UT Austin University of Houston-Victoria St. Mary's University Texas A&M International University TSU West Texas A & M University TLU| University of the Incarnate Word | South Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIW | South Texas College | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | McAllen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,251 | 26,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | southtexascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | South Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,700 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,700 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,746 | $8,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,246 | $1,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,651 | $6,354 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
UIW | South Texas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,162 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,421 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 18, 2025 |
Academics |
UIW | South Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | South Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | N/A |
Diversity |
UIW | South Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UIW | South Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UIW | South Texas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- South Texas College is larger than than UIW based on total student enrollment (26,440 students vs. 7,251 students)
UIW vs. South Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or South Texas College?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 560.8% more expensive to attend than South Texas College for in-state tuition ($33,700.00 vs. $5,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 349.3% higher at UIW than South Texas College ($33,700.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Texas College than UIW ($1,414 vs. $21,246)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 63.9% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($8,388 vs. $13,746)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word as South Texas College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 288% larger than aid received South Texas College ($24,651 vs. $6,354)
Which college is harder to get into, UIW or South Texas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Texas College or UIW .
UIW vs. South Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW or South Texas College? 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 South Texas College and UIW.
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $15,400 more per year than South Texas College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $34,200)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/