The University of Texas at Austin vs Texas A&M University-College Station vs The University of Texas at Arlington
This page compares The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University-College Station, and The University of Texas at Arlington — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in Texas. Texas A&M University-College Station has the largest enrollment (59,615). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at The University of Texas at Austin ($75,121). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | The University of Texas at Austin | Texas A&M University-College Station | The University of Texas at Arlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public | Public | Public |
| In-state tuition | $11,688 | $13,154 | $11,950 |
| Average net price | $19,857 | $21,315 | $13,951 |
| Median student debt | $20,500 | $17,804 | $17,527 |
| Enrollment | 42,855 | 59,615 | 32,294 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 88.9% | 83.9% | 54.0% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $60,896 | $59,386 | $60,902 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $75,121 | $72,097 | $63,199 |
| Admission rate | 26.6% | 57.4% | 79.9% |
| Average SAT score | 1,395 | 1,280 | 1,124 |