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Overview |
UCCS | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 88% |
Admission |
UCCS | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCCS | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $211 |
Diversity |
UCCS | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UCCS | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | 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
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 9,242 students)
UCCS vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or West Texas A & M University?
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 19.8% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.5% higher at UCCS than West Texas A & M University ($20,544.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than West Texas A & M University ($16,990 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 15.6% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($9,860 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (88% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Texas A & M University students is 28.4% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($7,500 vs. $5,841)
UCCS vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS 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 UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (1088) is 117 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming UCCS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) 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 UCCS (3.36)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than UCCS (84.8%)
UCCS vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS 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 UCCS.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $2,300 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than UCCS graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,999)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UCCS graduates. ($211 vs. $217)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/