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Overview |
A&M-Texarkana | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Texarkana, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,110 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamut.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M-Texarkana | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,819 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,646 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,114 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 88% |
Admission |
A&M-Texarkana | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,018 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 1,846 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 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 |
A&M-Texarkana | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M-Texarkana | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,504 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $211 |
Diversity |
A&M-Texarkana | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
A&M-Texarkana | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
A&M-Texarkana | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 2,110 students)
A&M-Texarkana vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M-Texarkana or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.6% higher at A&M-Texarkana than West Texas A & M University ($18,819.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than West Texas A & M University ($10,646 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 16.4% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($9,860 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Texas A&M University Texarkana (88% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students is 48.2% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($11,114 vs. $7,500)
A&M-Texarkana vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M-Texarkana 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 A&M-Texarkana .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Texarkana (995) is 24 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than A&M-Texarkana (91.5%)
A&M-Texarkana vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M-Texarkana 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 A&M-Texarkana.
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $6,200 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $5,996 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($14,504 vs. $20,500)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($149 vs. $211)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/