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Overview |
UIW | UNT | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,251 | 47,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,700 | $8,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,700 | $18,399 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,746 | $10,805 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,246 | $14,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,651 | $11,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
UIW | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,162 | 36,807 | ||
| Admitted | 10,421 | 26,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIW | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $206 |
Diversity |
UIW | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UIW | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UIW | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than UIW based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 7,251 students)
UIW vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or UNT?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 305.1% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($33,700.00 vs. $8,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.2% higher at UIW than University of North Texas ($33,700.00 vs. $18,399.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than UIW ($14,675 vs. $21,246)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 27.2% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($10,805 vs. $13,746)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than University of North Texas (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 121.2% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($24,651 vs. $11,142)
UIW vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or UIW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 130 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming UNT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UIW (21)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than UNT (72.5%)
UIW vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW or UNT? 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 UNT and UIW.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than University of the Incarnate Word (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $2,600 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $7,179 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,179)
- UNT graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($206 vs. $281)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/