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Overview |
WCU | UTSA | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 71% |
Admission |
WCU | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,778 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 12,982 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WCU | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $237 |
Diversity |
WCU | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
WCU | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
WCU | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than WCU based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 17,275 students)
WCU vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or UTSA?
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 29.7% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at WCU than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($19,290.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than WCU ($12,664 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 28.8% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($11,046 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at San Antonio than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (71% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 64.1% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($8,934 vs. $5,443)
WCU vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or WCU .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 29 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than UTSA (86.9%)
WCU vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (68% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,100 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,900)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $517 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($22,983 vs. $23,500)
- UTSA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/