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Overview |
WSU | UTSA | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 71% |
Admission |
WSU | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 |
WSU | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $237 |
Diversity |
WSU | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 2% | ||
Campus |
WSU | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or UTSA?
- Wichita State University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at UTSA than Wichita State University ($18,259.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than WSU ($12,664 vs. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 14.2% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($11,046 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wichita State University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (79% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 25.7% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($8,934 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 46 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than UTSA (86.9%)
WSU vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $4,100 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $2,483 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,983)
- WSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/