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UT Austin Tarleton DBU St. Mary's University Texas State Angelo State Baylor SU Trinity UTSA Texas Tech MSU| Saint Edward's University | West Texas A & M University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,470 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #439 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stedwards.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,886 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,886 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,876 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,193 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,787 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,015 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 5,119 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,271 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $211 |
Diversity |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 3,470 students)
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or West Texas A & M University?
- Saint Edward's University is 682.9% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 503.4% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than West Texas A & M University ($49,886.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($17,001 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 40.7% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($9,860 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than West Texas A & M University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 417.2% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($38,787 vs. $7,500)
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Edward's University- St. Edward's 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 164 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (85.1%)
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Edward's University- St. Edward's 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than West Texas A & M University (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $11,000 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $4,771 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,271)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($211 vs. $261)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/