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Overview |
Concordia University-Texas | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,863 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concordia.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Texas | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,700 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,700 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,690 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,761 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,594 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Texas | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,886 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 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 | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Texas | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Texas | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,174 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $211 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Texas | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Texas | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Texas | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than Concordia University-Texas based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 1,863 students)
Concordia University-Texas vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Texas or West Texas A & M University?
- Concordia University Texas is 444.6% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($34,700.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 319.7% higher at Concordia University-Texas than West Texas A & M University ($34,700.00 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 Concordia University-Texas ($17,001 vs. $24,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 38.8% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($9,860 vs. $13,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Texas than West Texas A & M University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 227.9% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($24,594 vs. $7,500)
Concordia University-Texas vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Texas 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 Concordia University-Texas .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Texas (998) is 27 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Concordia University-Texas 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 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Concordia University-Texas (3.3)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Concordia University-Texas (85.7%)
Concordia University-Texas vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Texas 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 Concordia University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Concordia University Texas (42% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Texas earn on average $2,000 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $6,674 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,174)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($211 vs. $280)
- More Concordia University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/