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Overview |
UT-Pan American | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Edinburg, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,559 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #896 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utpa.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT-Pan American | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,649 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,888 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,105 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,938 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
UT-Pan American | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,744 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 12,053 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 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 | 830/1090 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UT-Pan American | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT-Pan American | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,539 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $211 |
Diversity |
UT-Pan American | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UT-Pan American | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UT-Pan American | 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
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (31,559 students vs. 9,242 students)
UT-Pan American vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT-Pan American or West Texas A & M University?
- The University of Texas Pan American is 23.3% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.5% higher at UT-Pan American than West Texas A & M University ($17,649.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than West Texas A & M University ($8,105 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 10.9% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($8,888 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas Pan American than West Texas A & M University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas Pan American students is 32.5% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($9,938 vs. $7,500)
UT-Pan American vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT-Pan American 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-Pan American .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 47 points higher than at UT-Pan American (924)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than UT-Pan American (87.7%)
UT-Pan American vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT-Pan American 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-Pan American.
- The graduation rate at UT-Pan American is the same as at West Texas A & M University (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $2,200 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $9,961 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($10,539 vs. $20,500)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($108 vs. $211)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT-Pan American students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/