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Overview |
RIC | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,767 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,549 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,998 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
RIC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,988 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 4,045 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1160 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
RIC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $211 |
Diversity |
RIC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
RIC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 13% | ||
Campus |
RIC | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 5,767 students)
RIC vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or West Texas A & M University?
- Rhode Island College is 48.8% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.6% higher at RIC than West Texas A & M University ($25,014.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than West Texas A & M University ($11,549 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 45.2% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($9,449 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Rhode Island College (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Texas A & M University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($7,378 vs. $6,998)
RIC vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC 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 RIC .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 58 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at RIC (3.08)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than RIC (81.1%)
RIC vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC 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 RIC.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than West Texas A & M University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $2,100 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,000)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $700 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,200)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($211 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/