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Overview |
Friends University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Friends University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Friends University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $211 |
Diversity |
Friends University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Friends University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than Friends University based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 1,724 students)
Friends University vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or West Texas A & M University?
- Friends University is 389.2% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($31,172.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277.1% higher at Friends University than West Texas A & M University ($31,172.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than Friends University ($17,001 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 18.4% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($8,326 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Friends University than West Texas A & M University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Friends University students is 160.9% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($19,570 vs. $7,500)
Friends University vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University 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 Friends University .
- The average SAT score at Friends University (1014) is 43 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Friends University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Friends University (3.4)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Friends University (63.3%)
Friends University vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University 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 Friends University.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Friends University (42% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Friends University earn on average $2,400 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $4,012 lower median federal student loan debt than Friends University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,512)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Friends University graduates. ($211 vs. $253)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Friends University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/