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Overview |
Texas A&M | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | College Station, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 76,633 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,199 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,428 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,154 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,610 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,607 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 93% |
Admission |
Texas A&M | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,832 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 32,149 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.8% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1380 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas A&M | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $211 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Texas A&M | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 8,997 students)
Texas A&M vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M or West Texas A & M University?
- Texas A&M University College Station is 44.4% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($9,199.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 340.6% higher at Texas A&M than West Texas A & M University ($36,428.00 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 Texas A&M ($17,182 vs. $21,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 39.2% lower than costs at Texas A&M University College Station ($9,449 vs. $13,154)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Texas A&M University College Station (93% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 57.3% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($11,607 vs. $7,378)
Texas A&M vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M 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 Texas A&M .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 241 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at West Texas A & M University (3.61)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Texas A&M (63.2%)
Texas A&M vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M 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 Texas A&M.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than West Texas A & M University (81% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $21,500 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $44,100)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,500)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($193 vs. $211)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/