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Overview |
West Texas A & M University | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Canyon, TX | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,242 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wtamu.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Texas A & M University | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,372 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,267 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,860 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,001 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,500 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 66% |
Admission |
West Texas A & M University | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,695 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 4,302 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
West Texas A & M University | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Texas A & M University | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $144 |
Diversity |
West Texas A & M University | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
West Texas A & M University | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
West Texas A & M University | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 7,045 students)
West Texas A & M University vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Texas A & M University or CSUMB?
- West Texas A & M University is 11% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.2% higher at CSUMB than West Texas A & M University ($17,622.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than West Texas A & M University ($11,435 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 64.9% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($9,860 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than California State University Monterey Bay (88% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 16% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($8,702 vs. $7,500)
West Texas A & M University vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Texas A & M University or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or West Texas A & M University .
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than West Texas A & M University (91.6%)
West Texas A & M University vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Texas A & M University or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and West Texas A & M University.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $1,200 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,100)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $20,500)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($144 vs. $211)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/