Prairie View, TX · Arlington, TX · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Prairie View A & M University | The University of Texas at Arlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 79.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $11,299 | $11,950 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $26,874 | $29,582 |
| Average Net Price | $14,448 | $13,755 |
| Graduation Rate | 43.0% | 54.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 9,922 | 44,956 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 17 | 23 |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Prairie View A & M University accepts 79.3% of applicants; The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 79.9%. Tuition is close: $11,299 at Prairie View A & M University, $11,950 at The University of Texas at Arlington. Prairie View A & M University graduates 43% of students in 6 years. The University of Texas at Arlington graduates 54%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Prairie View A & M University. It accepts 79.3% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
The University of Texas at Arlington, on average. After aid, students pay $13,755/year versus $14,448/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
The University of Texas at Arlington: 54% of students finish in 6 years. Prairie View A & M University is at 43%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.