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Overview |
CSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 93% |
Admission |
CSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $211 |
Diversity |
CSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 8,997 students)
CSU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 11% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.2% higher at CSU than West Texas A & M University ($17,622.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than West Texas A & M University ($15,187 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 69.5% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($9,449 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than California State University Chico (93% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 40% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($10,331 vs. $7,378)
CSU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 32 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CSU (3.37)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than CSU (93.7%)
CSU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than West Texas A & M University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $8,300 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $44,100)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $20,500)
- CSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($175 vs. $211)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/