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Overview |
Friends University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Friends University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | 913/1150 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Friends University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $212 |
Diversity |
Friends University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Friends University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than Friends University based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 1,724 students)
Friends University vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or A&M Commerce?
- Friends University is 550.8% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($31,172.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83% higher at Friends University than Texas A&M University Commerce ($31,172.00 vs. $17,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than Friends University ($13,025 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 16.8% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Commerce ($8,326 vs. $9,728)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Friends University as Texas A&M University Commerce (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Friends University students is 96% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Commerce ($19,570 vs. $9,983)
Friends University vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University 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 Friends University .
- The average SAT score at Friends University (1014) is 34 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming Friends University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman Friends University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Friends University (63.3%)
Friends University vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University 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 Friends University.
- The graduation rate at A&M Commerce is higher than Friends University (37% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Friends University earn on average $5,300 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $3,998 lower median federal student loan debt than Friends University graduates. ($20,514 vs. $24,512)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Friends University graduates. ($212 vs. $253)
- More Friends University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/