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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,617 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #909 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,670 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,749 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,033 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,572 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 1,553 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1150 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $211 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than CSU-Pueblo based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 6,617 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or West Texas A & M University?
- Colorado State University Pueblo is 4.7% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($6,670.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.3% higher at CSU-Pueblo than West Texas A & M University ($13,749.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than West Texas A & M University ($13,033 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 13.8% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($9,860 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than West Texas A & M University (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 42% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($10,649 vs. $7,500)
CSU-Pueblo vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo 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-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 1 points higher than at CSU-Pueblo (970)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CSU-Pueblo (3.3)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than West Texas A & M University (91.6%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (42% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $5,100 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,000)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,500)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($204 vs. $211)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo 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/