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Overview |
SU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,457 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,558 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,558 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,628 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,687 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,956 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
SU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,585 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,573 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.1% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $211 |
Diversity |
SU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SU | 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 SU based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 1,457 students)
SU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or West Texas A & M University?
- Southwestern University is 693.4% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($50,558.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 511.6% higher at SU than West Texas A & M University ($50,558.00 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 SU ($17,182 vs. $30,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 44.2% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($9,449 vs. $13,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than West Texas A & M University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 346.7% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($32,956 vs. $7,378)
SU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU 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 SU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 197 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming SU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SU (3.5)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than SU (39.1%)
SU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU 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 SU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than West Texas A & M University (73% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $13,300 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $6,393 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,893)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($211 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/