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Overview |
TROY | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,923 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,792 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,584 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,996 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,504 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,329 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 93% |
Admission |
TROY | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,947 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 7,360 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TROY | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
TROY | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
TROY | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 13% | ||
Campus |
TROY | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (13,923 students vs. 8,997 students)
TROY vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or West Texas A & M University?
- Troy University is 53.7% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($9,792.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.9% higher at TROY than West Texas A & M University ($19,584.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than West Texas A & M University ($12,504 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 18.2% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($7,996 vs. $9,449)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Troy University (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Troy University students is 26.4% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($9,329 vs. $7,378)
TROY vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY 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 TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 75 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming TROY 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 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at TROY (3.5)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than TROY (92.6%)
TROY vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Troy University (42% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $4,700 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,400)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/