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El Paso, TX · Irving, TX
| Southwest University at El Paso | Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,906/yr | $26,265/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,569/yr | $24,887/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,000 | $14,267 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $20,912/yr | $24,611/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | No data reported | $25,878/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | No data reported | $30,104/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | No data reported | $30,857/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $212/mo | $151/mo |
| Room & board (off campus) | $4,340/yr | No data reported |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,400/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $23,987/yr | $31,414/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $16,000/yr | No data reported |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $16,000/yr | No data reported |
| Students with Pell Grants | 82% | 56% |
| Students taking federal loans | 76% | 61% |
| Getting in | ||
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 59% | 75% |
| Freshmen who come back | 64% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $29,648/yr | $51,222/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $15,669–$43,753 | $29,872–$74,177 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 83% | 62% |
| White students graduating | 69% | No data reported |
| Black students graduating | 60% | No data reported |
| Hispanic students graduating | 59% | No data reported |
| Asian students graduating | 33% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $29,611/yr | $47,254/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | No data reported | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 51% | 49% |
| Pell students who graduate | 60% | No data reported |
| First-gen students who finish | 72% | 63% |
| Low-income students who finish | 70% | 56% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 0.2% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $30,340/yr | $49,933/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 76% · Mechanic & Repair Technologies 6% · Business, Management & Marketing 6% | Mechanic & Repair Technologies 78% · Precision Production 22% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 76% of degrees | Mechanic & Repair Technologies — 78% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Mechanic & Repair Technologies — 6% of degrees | Precision Production — 22% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 6% of degrees | No data reported |
| 4th most popular program | Culinary & Personal Services — 5% of degrees | No data reported |
| 5th most popular program | Precision Production — 5% of degrees | No data reported |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $86,211/yr | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians — $40,469/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 2.4% | 0% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,073 | 1,610 |
| Students per professor | 20 : 1 | 50 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 57 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $3,960/mo | $6,170/mo |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools | Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges |
| Median family income | $16,246 | $29,403 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | El Paso, TX | Irving, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Public or private | For-profit | For-profit |
| Main degree offered | Associate degrees | Associate degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| Men | 32% | 94% |
| Women | 68% | 6.2% |
| White students | 6.4% | 24% |
| Black students | 6.3% | 14% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 86% | 45% |
| Asian students | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 0% | 12% |
| Other / not reported | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 51% | 57% |
| Part-time students | 0% | 0% |
| Students age 25+ | 59% | 17% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $2,246/yr | $2,686/yr |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | No — no campus housing |
| Meal plan offered | No | No |
| Academic calendar | Quarter | Continuous |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | No |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | No | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.