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Overview |
NWOSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Alva, OK | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,852 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwosu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NWOSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,448 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,142 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,220 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,448 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,937 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 88% |
Admission |
NWOSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,503 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 848 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1070 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 |
NWOSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NWOSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,315 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $211 |
Diversity |
NWOSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
NWOSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 12% | ||
Campus |
NWOSU | 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 NWOSU based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 1,852 students)
NWOSU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NWOSU or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 17% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at NWOSU than West Texas A & M University ($11,142.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than West Texas A & M University ($10,448 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 88.9% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($5,220 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than West Texas A & M University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University students is 19.2% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($8,937 vs. $7,500)
NWOSU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NWOSU 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 NWOSU .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 21 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at NWOSU (3.42)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
NWOSU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NWOSU 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 NWOSU.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $3,700 more per year than NWOSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,400)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $6,185 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($14,315 vs. $20,500)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($148 vs. $211)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NWOSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/