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Overview |
DBU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,348 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #595 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DBU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,810 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,810 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,351 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,607 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,797 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 88% |
Admission |
DBU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,519 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 7,784 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 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 |
DBU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DBU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $211 |
Diversity |
DBU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
DBU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
DBU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than DBU based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 4,348 students)
DBU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DBU or West Texas A & M University?
- Dallas Baptist University is 430.6% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($33,810.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 309% higher at DBU than West Texas A & M University ($33,810.00 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 DBU ($17,001 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 5.4% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($9,351 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dallas Baptist University than West Texas A & M University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Baptist University students is 150.6% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($18,797 vs. $7,500)
DBU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DBU 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 DBU .
- The average SAT score at Dallas Baptist University (1055) is 84 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming DBU 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 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at DBU (3.46)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than DBU (91.4%)
DBU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DBU 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 DBU.
- The graduation rate at DBU is higher than West Texas A & M University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn on average $3,600 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than DBU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,750)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than DBU graduates. ($211 vs. $224)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/