UWM vs. South Texas College

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in Milwaukee, WI with South Texas College in McAllen, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

South Texas College is larger than UWM based on total student enrollment (27,431 students vs. 22,450 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee, WI (Large City setting); South Texas College is in McAllen, TX (Midsize City setting).
• University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. South Texas College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Wisconsin Milwaukee 17:1; South Texas College 22:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 26.1% lower than at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($8,638 vs. $11,684).
• Out-of-state tuition is 193.9% higher at UWM than at South Texas College (about $14,778 more per year; $22,398 vs. $7,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than at South Texas College (91% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by South Texas College students is 18.9% larger than aid received by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students ($7,547 vs. $6,347).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at UWM, open admission at South Texas College.
• Typical fall application deadline: UWM Sep 1, 2026; South Texas College Jun 18, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.