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Overview |
PVAMU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Prairie View, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,517 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pvamu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PVAMU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,387 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,590 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,317 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,065 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,680 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
PVAMU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,777 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 6,609 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
PVAMU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PVAMU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,955 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $211 |
Diversity |
PVAMU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
PVAMU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
PVAMU | 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
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (9,517 students vs. 8,997 students)
PVAMU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PVAMU or West Texas A & M University?
- Prairie View A & M University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.3% higher at PVAMU than West Texas A & M University ($22,590.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than West Texas A & M University ($14,065 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 9.2% lower than costs at Prairie View A & M University ($9,449 vs. $10,317)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than West Texas A & M University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 99% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($14,680 vs. $7,378)
PVAMU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PVAMU 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 PVAMU .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 114 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than PVAMU (75.3%)
PVAMU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PVAMU 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 PVAMU.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Prairie View A & M University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $5,100 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,000)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $8,455 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $28,955)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($211 vs. $299)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/