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Overview |
SU | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,483 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,450 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,450 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,014 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,609 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 59% |
Admission |
SU | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,557 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 2,489 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1355 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SU | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $193 |
Diversity |
SU | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
SU | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SU | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 1,483 students)
SU vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or Texas A&M?
- Southwestern University is 418.8% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $9,339.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at SU than Texas A&M University College Station ($48,450.00 vs. $36,239.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University College Station than SU ($20,375 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 6.5% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($11,550 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than Texas A&M University College Station (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 149.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M University College Station ($30,609 vs. $12,278)
SU vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or SU .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 44 points higher than at SU (1168)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SU (26)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at SU (3.5)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than SU (44.8%)
SU vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU or Texas A&M? 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 A&M and SU.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Southwestern University (81% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $8,200 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $57,400)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $8,143 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,893)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($193 vs. $278)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/