Athens State University vs University of North Texas

Athens State University

University of North Texas

Key Metrics Compared

Official Data

Metric	Athens State University	University of North Texas	Winner
Acceptance Rate	N/A	73%	Tie
Graduation Rate	N/A	59%	University of North Texas
Avg Earnings (5yr)	$46,266	$46,304	University of North Texas
Median Debt	$18,051	$19,250	Athens State University
Tuition (In-State)	N/A	$11,164	Tie
Retention Rate	N/A	77%	University of North Texas
Financial Aid	41%	39%	Athens State University

Comparison Analysis

Athens State University has a tuition of $0, while the University of North Texas charges $11,164. The average earnings for Athens State University graduates are $46,266, nearly identical to the $46,304 earned by University of North Texas graduates. The University of North Texas has a graduation rate of 59.3% and an acceptance rate of 72.5%.

Athens State University wins on tuition cost, as it is free. The University of North Texas has a higher graduation rate and a higher acceptance rate. The earnings for both schools are nearly identical.

The primary decision factor for prospective students would likely be the tuition cost, as Athens State University has no tuition. Students should also consider the graduation rate, which is higher at the University of North Texas.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Shared Programs

Shared Major	Athens State University Earnings	University of North Texas Earnings	Difference
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	$0	$53,733	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$50,903	$36,588	39% favor Athens State University
Psychology, General	$34,324	$30,396	13% favor Athens State University
Biology, General	$36,907	$32,782	13% favor Athens State University
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$49,436	$53,194	8% favor University of North Texas
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$49,436	$78,816	59% favor University of North Texas
Fine and Studio Arts	$38,006	$27,067	40% favor Athens State University
Criminal Justice and Corrections	$0	$39,267	—
Criminal Justice and Corrections	$0	$39,267	—
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	$0	$35,039	—