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UNT UT Dallas Texas Tech UH UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas Woman's University San Jose State WSU Tarleton Cal State Long Beach| The University of Texas at Arlington | West Texas A & M University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Arlington | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Arlington, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 43,992 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uta.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Arlington | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,206 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,138 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,582 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,956 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,015 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
UT Arlington | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,126 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 18,799 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1230 | 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 | Jun 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UT Arlington | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Arlington | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $211 |
Diversity |
UT Arlington | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UT Arlington | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UT Arlington | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (43,992 students vs. 8,997 students)
UT Arlington vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Arlington or West Texas A & M University?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 44.5% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.3% higher at UT Arlington than West Texas A & M University ($27,138.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than West Texas A & M University ($14,956 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 12% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($9,449 vs. $10,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than The University of Texas at Arlington (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 49.3% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($11,015 vs. $7,378)
UT Arlington vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Arlington 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 UT Arlington .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Arlington (1038) is 67 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming UT Arlington 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 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than UT Arlington (81.3%)
UT Arlington vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Arlington 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 UT Arlington.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $7,600 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $44,100)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($18,000 vs. $20,500)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($186 vs. $211)
- More UT Arlington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/