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Overview |
UTSA | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 34,393 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #901 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utsa.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTSA | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,951 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,259 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,046 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,664 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,934 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 88% |
Admission |
UTSA | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,295 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 20,243 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 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 | 1010/1220 | 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 |
UTSA | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTSA | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,983 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $211 |
Diversity |
UTSA | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UTSA | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UTSA | 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
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 9,242 students)
UTSA vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTSA or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.9% higher at UTSA than West Texas A & M University ($18,259.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than West Texas A & M University ($12,664 vs. $17,001)
- 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 San Antonio ($9,860 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (88% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 19.1% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($8,934 vs. $7,500)
UTSA vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTSA 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 UTSA .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 72 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming UTSA 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 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than UTSA (86.9%)
UTSA vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTSA 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 UTSA.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (42% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $3,800 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $2,483 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,983)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA 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/