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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU Tarleton UT Dallas Lamar University| Texas State University | West Texas A & M University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 88% |
Admission |
Texas State | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas State | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $211 |
Diversity |
Texas State | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Texas State | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 9,242 students)
Texas State vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or West Texas A & M University?
- Texas State University is 35.1% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.3% higher at Texas State than West Texas A & M University ($20,030.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than West Texas A & M University ($14,120 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 16.2% lower than costs at Texas State University ($9,860 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Texas State University (88% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 57.2% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($11,791 vs. $7,500)
Texas State vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State 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 State .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 67 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Texas State (87.7%)
Texas State vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than West Texas A & M University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,250)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($211 vs. $219)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/