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Overview |
BC | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Lake Jackson, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,100 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brazosport.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,388 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,038 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,901 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,659 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,142 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
BC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $54 | $211 |
Diversity |
BC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
BC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
BC | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 4,100 students)
BC vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 143.9% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $2,613.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.7% higher at West Texas A & M University than Brazosport College ($8,267.00 vs. $4,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than West Texas A & M University ($5,659 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 4.8% lower than costs at Brazosport College ($9,449 vs. $9,901)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Brazosport College (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Texas A & M University students is 78.1% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($7,378 vs. $4,142)
Which college is harder to get into, BC 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 BC .
BC vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $4,500 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $15,250 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($5,250 vs. $20,500)
- BC graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($54 vs. $211)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/