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Overview |
East Texas Baptist University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Marshall, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,833 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etbu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Texas Baptist University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,629 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,388 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,528 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
East Texas Baptist University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,639 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 985 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.2% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Aug 23, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
East Texas Baptist University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Texas Baptist University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
East Texas Baptist University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
East Texas Baptist University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
East Texas Baptist University | 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 East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 1,833 students)
East Texas Baptist University vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Texas Baptist University or West Texas A & M University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 347.3% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.7% higher at East Texas Baptist University than West Texas A & M University ($28,500.00 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 East Texas Baptist University ($17,182 vs. $24,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 12.5% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($9,449 vs. $10,629)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than West Texas A & M University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 137.6% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($17,528 vs. $7,378)
East Texas Baptist University vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Texas Baptist University 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 East Texas Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at East Texas Baptist University (982) is 11 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming East Texas Baptist University 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 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at East Texas Baptist University (3.4)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than East Texas Baptist University (60.1%)
East Texas Baptist University vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Texas Baptist University 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 East Texas Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than West Texas A & M University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $2,000 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/