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Overview |
Arkansas State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $211 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 8,997 students)
Arkansas State University vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or West Texas A & M University?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 12.6% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($7,176.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at Arkansas State University than West Texas A & M University ($13,248.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than West Texas A & M University ($13,002 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 17.5% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,449 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than West Texas A & M University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 45.3% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($10,720 vs. $7,378)
Arkansas State University vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 117 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at West Texas A & M University (3.61)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/