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Overview |
Northwood University-Texas | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Cedar Hill, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 255 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Texas | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,200 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,784 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,456 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,160 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Texas | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 6 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwood University-Texas | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Texas | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $211 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Texas | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 43% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Northwood University-Texas | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 12% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Texas | 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 Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 255 students)
Northwood University-Texas vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Texas or West Texas A & M University?
- Northwood University Texas is 60.1% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Northwood University-Texas than West Texas A & M University ($10,200.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than West Texas A & M University ($14,456 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 12.2% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($8,784 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than West Texas A & M University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Texas students is 88.8% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($14,160 vs. $7,500)
Northwood University-Texas vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Texas 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 Northwood University-Texas .
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Northwood University-Texas (85.7%)
Northwood University-Texas vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Texas 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 Northwood University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Northwood University Texas (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $6,400 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $1,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwood University-Texas graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,775)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Northwood University-Texas graduates. ($211 vs. $225)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/