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Overview |
University of Houston-Victoria | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Victoria, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,057 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhv.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Victoria | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,111 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,903 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,494 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,761 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,301 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Victoria | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 1,618 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Victoria | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Victoria | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,529 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Victoria | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Houston-Victoria | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Victoria | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 4,057 students)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Victoria or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 24.7% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.3% higher at University of Houston-Victoria than West Texas A & M University ($14,903.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than West Texas A & M University ($11,761 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 6.4% lower than costs at University of Houston Victoria ($9,860 vs. $10,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than University of Houston Victoria (88% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 24% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($9,301 vs. $7,500)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Victoria 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 University of Houston-Victoria .
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than University of Houston-Victoria (82.1%)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Victoria 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 University of Houston-Victoria.
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $900 more per year than University of Houston-Victoria graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,200)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $2,971 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($17,529 vs. $20,500)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($181 vs. $211)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria 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/