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Overview |
West Texas A & M University | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Canyon, TX | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,997 | 9,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wtamu.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Texas A & M University | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,372 | $11,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,267 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,449 | $20,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,182 | $13,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,378 | $24,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 81% |
Admission |
West Texas A & M University | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,784 | 67,891 | ||
| Admitted | 4,657 | 26,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.3% | 39.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
West Texas A & M University | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Texas A & M University | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $205 |
Diversity |
West Texas A & M University | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
West Texas A & M University | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 0% | ||
Campus |
West Texas A & M University | UC Merced | ||
| 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
- University of California Merced is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (9,147 students vs. 8,997 students)
West Texas A & M University vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Texas A & M University or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 85.7% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 415.4% higher at UC Merced than West Texas A & M University ($42,611.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than West Texas A & M University ($13,232 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 114.8% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($9,449 vs. $20,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than University of California Merced (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 237.1% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($24,868 vs. $7,378)
West Texas A & M University vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Texas A & M University or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or West Texas A & M University .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 54 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UC Merced (3.55)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than UC Merced (39.2%)
West Texas A & M University vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Texas A & M University or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and West Texas A & M University.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than West Texas A & M University (58% vs. 42%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($19,899 vs. $20,500)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($205 vs. $211)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/