Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Tarleton UNT Lamar University Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi SHSU Texas Tech Texas A&M Texas State A&M Commerce Ship Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus| PennWest Edinboro | Texas A&M University Kingsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $5,137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | TAMUK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 980/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | TAMUK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $203 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | TAMUK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 34% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | TAMUK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 83% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | TAMUK | ||
| 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
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (6,562 students vs. 4,043 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or TAMUK?
- PennWest Edinboro is 50.2% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at TAMUK than PennWest Edinboro ($18,493.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 7.7% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($10,823 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than PennWest Edinboro (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($11,699 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or PennWest Edinboro .
- The average SAT score at PennWest Edinboro (950) is 13 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming PennWest Edinboro students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
PennWest Edinboro vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and PennWest Edinboro.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (53% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $8,600 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,700)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $7,364 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($19,636 vs. $27,000)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/