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Overview |
USAO | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 914 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,640 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,685 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,030 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
USAO | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,465 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 817 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.8% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1188 | 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 | Sep 2, 2025 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
USAO | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $211 |
Diversity |
USAO | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
USAO | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
USAO | 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 USAO based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 914 students)
USAO vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or West Texas A & M University?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 4% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.6% higher at USAO than West Texas A & M University ($17,820.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than West Texas A & M University ($8,685 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 23.7% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($7,640 vs. $9,449)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than West Texas A & M University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 76.6% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($13,030 vs. $7,378)
USAO vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO 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 USAO .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 28 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming USAO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at USAO (3.43)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than USAO (55.8%)
USAO vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO 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 USAO.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $8,000 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $36,100)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/