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Overview |
UNK | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,017 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,450 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,418 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,936 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,249 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,779 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 93% |
Admission |
UNK | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,253 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 6,222 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 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 | 970/1150 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNK | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $211 |
Diversity |
UNK | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UNK | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UNK | 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 6,017 students)
UNK vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or West Texas A & M University?
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is 1.2% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($6,450.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at UNK than West Texas A & M University ($12,418.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than West Texas A & M University ($16,249 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 26.3% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,449 vs. $11,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than University of Nebraska at Kearney (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Kearney students is 19% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($8,779 vs. $7,378)
UNK vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK 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 UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 78 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming UNK 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 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UNK (3.24)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than UNK (85.8%)
UNK vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK 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 UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than West Texas A & M University (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $700 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,400)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,250)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($211 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/