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Overview |
West Texas A & M University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Canyon, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,242 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wtamu.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Texas A & M University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,372 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,267 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,860 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,001 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,500 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 82% |
Admission |
West Texas A & M University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,695 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 4,302 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 50.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
West Texas A & M University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Texas A & M University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $126 |
Diversity |
West Texas A & M University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
West Texas A & M University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 0% | ||
Campus |
West Texas A & M University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 2,198 students)
West Texas A & M University vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Texas A & M University or A&M-Central Texas?
- West Texas A & M University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.3% higher at A&M-Central Texas than West Texas A & M University ($15,649.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than West Texas A & M University ($5,465 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 8.7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($9,860 vs. $10,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Texas A&M University Central Texas (88% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Central Texas students is 22.7% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($9,203 vs. $7,500)
West Texas A & M University vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Texas A & M University or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or West Texas A & M University .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than West Texas A & M University (91.6%)
West Texas A & M University vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Texas A & M University or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and West Texas A & M University.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $8,237 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($12,263 vs. $20,500)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($126 vs. $211)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/