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Overview |
West Texas A & M University | EWU | ||
| Location | Canyon, TX | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,997 | 10,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | #836 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wtamu.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Texas A & M University | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,372 | $7,294 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,267 | $24,833 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,449 | $14,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,182 | $13,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,378 | $8,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
West Texas A & M University | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,784 | 6,415 | ||
| Admitted | 4,657 | 5,887 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.3% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 880/1090 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Sep 10, 2025 |
Academics |
West Texas A & M University | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Texas A & M University | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $215 |
Diversity |
West Texas A & M University | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
West Texas A & M University | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
West Texas A & M University | EWU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (10,741 students vs. 8,997 students)
West Texas A & M University vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Texas A & M University or EWU?
- Eastern Washington University is 14.5% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($7,294.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.4% higher at EWU than West Texas A & M University ($24,833.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Washington University than West Texas A & M University ($13,786 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 57.5% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($9,449 vs. $14,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Eastern Washington University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Washington University students is 18.7% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($8,756 vs. $7,378)
West Texas A & M University vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Texas A & M University or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or West Texas A & M University .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 1 points higher than at EWU (970)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at EWU (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at EWU (3.29)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than EWU (91.8%)
West Texas A & M University vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Texas A & M University or EWU? 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 EWU and West Texas A & M University.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than West Texas A & M University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $1,200 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $318 lower median federal student loan debt than EWU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,818)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than EWU graduates. ($211 vs. $215)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/