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Overview |
ENMU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Portales, NM | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,386 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #972 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enmu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ENMU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,194 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,174 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,446 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,683 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
ENMU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,085 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,145 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.8% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 24, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ENMU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ENMU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,267 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $147 | $211 |
Diversity |
ENMU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ENMU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ENMU | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than ENMU based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 5,386 students)
ENMU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ENMU or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 51.9% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at West Texas A & M University than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($8,267.00 vs. $6,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than West Texas A & M University ($6,683 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 11.9% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($8,446 vs. $9,449)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than West Texas A & M University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students is 44.5% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($10,663 vs. $7,378)
ENMU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ENMU 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 ENMU .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 24 points higher than at ENMU (947)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at ENMU (20)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at ENMU (3.23)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than ENMU (54.9%)
ENMU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ENMU 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 ENMU.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (42% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $10,300 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,233 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($14,267 vs. $20,500)
- ENMU graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($147 vs. $211)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ENMU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/