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Overview |
Lander University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,363 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,657 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Lander University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,184 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 3,521 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Lander University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lander University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Lander University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | 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 Lander University based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 4,363 students)
Lander University vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or West Texas A & M University?
- Lander University is 67.9% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.6% higher at Lander University than West Texas A & M University ($20,300.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than West Texas A & M University ($14,657 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 13.2% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,449 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than West Texas A & M University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 62.6% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($12,000 vs. $7,378)
Lander University vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander 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 Lander University .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 49 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at West Texas A & M University (3.61)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Lander University (67.9%)
Lander University vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander 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 Lander University.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Lander University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,000)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/