Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
NMSU Seminole State Santa Fe College MDC PSC Texas Tech BC Daytona State College Full Sail University UT Permian Basin UCF Rollins| Valencia College | The University of Texas at El Paso | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Valencia College | UTEP | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,370 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valenciacollege.edu | utep.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Valencia College | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,984 | $7,704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,933 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,482 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,528 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 87% |
Admission |
Valencia College | UTEP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 7, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Valencia College | UTEP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Valencia College | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,250 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $178 |
Diversity |
Valencia College | UTEP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Valencia College | UTEP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Valencia College | UTEP | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valencia College is larger than than UTEP based on total student enrollment (43,370 students vs. 23,880 students)
Valencia College vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valencia College or UTEP?
- The University of Texas at El Paso is 288.3% more expensive to attend than Valencia College for in-state tuition ($7,704.00 vs. $1,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.3% higher at UTEP than Valencia College ($23,112.00 vs. $7,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than Valencia College ($9,563 vs. $10,482)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valencia College are 2.3% lower than costs at The University of Texas at El Paso ($9,366 vs. $9,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at El Paso than Valencia College (87% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at El Paso students is 61.8% larger than aid received Valencia College ($10,564 vs. $6,528)
Which college is harder to get into, Valencia College or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or Valencia College .
Valencia College vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valencia College or UTEP? 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 UTEP and Valencia College.
- Graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso earn on average $7,300 more per year than Valencia College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $34,900)
- Valencia College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UTEP graduates. ($8,250 vs. $17,250)
- Valencia College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than UTEP graduates. ($85 vs. $178)
- More UTEP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valencia College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/