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Overview |
Austin College | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,290 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,290 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,495 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,777 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,022 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Austin College | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,474 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,554 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.7% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 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 | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Austin College | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Austin College | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Austin College | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 1,136 students)
Austin College vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or West Texas A & M University?
- Austin College is 626.5% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($46,290.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 459.9% higher at Austin College than West Texas A & M University ($46,290.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than Austin College ($17,182 vs. $24,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 42.8% lower than costs at Austin College ($9,449 vs. $13,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than West Texas A & M University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 374.7% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($35,022 vs. $7,378)
Austin College vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College 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 Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 194 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at West Texas A & M University (3.61)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Austin College (46.7%)
Austin College vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College 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 Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than West Texas A & M University (75% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $10,500 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/