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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 12,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | #909 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $17,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $9,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,573 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,231 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $212 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (12,013 students vs. 4,043 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or A&M Commerce?
- PennWest Edinboro is 61.1% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at A&M Commerce than PennWest Edinboro ($17,390.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 18.9% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($9,808 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than PennWest Edinboro (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($11,573 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or PennWest Edinboro .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Commerce (980) is 30 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming A&M Commerce students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
PennWest Edinboro vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and PennWest Edinboro.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Commerce earn on average $3,500 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,700)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $6,486 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($20,514 vs. $27,000)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($212 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce 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/