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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 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 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 8,816 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or West Texas A & M University?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 21.1% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68% higher at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus than West Texas A & M University ($13,890.00 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($17,001 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 27.2% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,860 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than West Texas A & M University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 16% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($8,697 vs. $7,500)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 16 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than West Texas A & M University (91.6%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than West Texas A & M University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,200)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/