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Tarleton CAU NCAT Florida State Angelo State UCF Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Tennessee State University Florida Spelman| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | West Texas A & M University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,265 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,491 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 93% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,713 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $211 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Florida A&M | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (9,265 students vs. 8,997 students)
Florida A&M vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 102.2% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at Florida A&M than West Texas A & M University ($14,524.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than West Texas A & M University ($15,491 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 23.2% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($9,449 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (93% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 18% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($8,704 vs. $7,378)
Florida A&M vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 5 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at West Texas A & M University (3.61)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
Florida A&M vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $500 more per year than Florida A&M graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,600)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($20,500 vs. $28,500)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($211 vs. $294)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/