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Overview |
LSUA | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,330 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #978 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,081 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,874 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
LSUA | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 706 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 654 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 73.7% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUA | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $211 |
Diversity |
LSUA | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
LSUA | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 13% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 5,330 students)
LSUA vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 28.7% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at West Texas A & M University than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,267.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than West Texas A & M University ($8,081 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 1.6% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($9,449 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Louisiana State University Alexandria (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Texas A & M University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($7,378 vs. $6,874)
LSUA vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA 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 LSUA .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 21 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than LSUA (92.6%)
LSUA vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA 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 LSUA.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (42% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $8,400 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $2,793 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($17,707 vs. $20,500)
- LSUA graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($183 vs. $211)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA 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/