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TSU UNT University of Houston-Downtown UT Arlington Tarleton Lamar University SHSU UH Texas State Texas Tech Florida A&M A&M Commerce| Prairie View A & M University | Texas Woman's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PVAMU | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Location | Prairie View, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,517 | 15,664 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pvamu.edu | twu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PVAMU | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,387 | $5,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,590 | $15,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,317 | $11,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,065 | $10,763 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,680 | $9,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
PVAMU | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,777 | 7,584 | ||
| Admitted | 6,609 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | 930/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
PVAMU | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PVAMU | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,955 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $206 |
Diversity |
PVAMU | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
PVAMU | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
PVAMU | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Woman's University is larger than than PVAMU based on total student enrollment (15,664 students vs. 9,517 students)
PVAMU vs. Texas Woman's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PVAMU or Texas Woman's University?
- Prairie View A & M University is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Texas Woman's University for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $5,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at PVAMU than Texas Woman's University ($22,590.00 vs. $15,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Woman's University than PVAMU ($10,763 vs. $14,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 10.1% lower than costs at Texas Woman's University ($10,317 vs. $11,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Texas Woman's University (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 51.7% larger than aid received Texas Woman's University ($14,680 vs. $9,678)
PVAMU vs. Texas Woman's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PVAMU or Texas Woman's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Woman's University or PVAMU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Woman's University (941) is 84 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming Texas Woman's University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman PVAMU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Texas Woman's University (3.24)
- Texas Woman's University has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than PVAMU (75.3%)
PVAMU vs. Texas Woman's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PVAMU or Texas Woman's 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 Texas Woman's University and PVAMU.
- The graduation rate at Texas Woman's University is higher than Prairie View A & M University (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Texas Woman's University earn on average $9,600 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $39,000)
- Texas Woman's University students graduate with a $8,955 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,955)
- Texas Woman's University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($206 vs. $299)
- More Texas Woman's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/