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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $211 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 56.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at Georgia Southwestern than West Texas A & M University ($14,786.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than West Texas A & M University ($12,186 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 9.8% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($8,978 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than West Texas A & M University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 26.3% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($9,472 vs. $7,500)
Georgia Southwestern vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 4 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (42% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/