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Overview |
McPherson College | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 788 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,072 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,072 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,322 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,490 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,929 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
McPherson College | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,209 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,013 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 936/1126 | 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
McPherson College | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McPherson College | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 13% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | 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 McPherson College based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 788 students)
McPherson College vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or West Texas A & M University?
- McPherson College is 434.7% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($34,072.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 312.1% higher at McPherson College than West Texas A & M University ($34,072.00 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 McPherson College ($17,182 vs. $25,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 9.2% lower than costs at McPherson College ($9,449 vs. $10,322)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than West Texas A & M University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 210.8% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($22,929 vs. $7,378)
McPherson College vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College 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 McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 31 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than McPherson College (83.8%)
McPherson College vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College 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 McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than West Texas A & M University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $100 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/