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Overview |
TSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,469 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1013 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tsu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,437 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,037 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,914 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,021 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,437 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
TSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,867 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 7,344 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1000 | 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 | Jul 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,358 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $211 |
Diversity |
TSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 80% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
TSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 13% | ||
Campus |
TSU | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 8,469 students)
TSU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TSU or West Texas A & M University?
- Texas Southern University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.4% higher at TSU than West Texas A & M University ($20,037.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than West Texas A & M University ($15,021 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 15.5% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($9,449 vs. $10,914)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than West Texas A & M University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 27.9% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($9,437 vs. $7,378)
TSU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TSU 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 TSU .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 154 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at TSU (3.0)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than TSU (93.4%)
TSU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TSU 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 TSU.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Texas Southern University (42% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $7,900 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $36,200)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $8,858 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $29,358)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($211 vs. $303)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/