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Overview |
West Texas A & M University | RU | ||
| Location | Canyon, TX | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,997 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wtamu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Texas A & M University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,372 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,267 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,449 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,182 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,378 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
West Texas A & M University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,784 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 4,657 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.3% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
West Texas A & M University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Texas A & M University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $237 |
Diversity |
West Texas A & M University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
West Texas A & M University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
West Texas A & M University | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than RU based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 7,531 students)
West Texas A & M University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Texas A & M University or RU?
- Radford University is 31.8% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($8,401.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.2% higher at RU than West Texas A & M University ($20,853.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than RU ($17,182 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 26.7% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,449 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than West Texas A & M University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 21.6% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($8,968 vs. $7,378)
West Texas A & M University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Texas A & M University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or West Texas A & M University .
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at RU (3.31)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than RU (90.6%)
West Texas A & M University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Texas A & M University or RU? 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 RU and West Texas A & M University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than West Texas A & M University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $3,300 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/