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Overview |
West Texas A & M University | UWT | ||
| Location | Canyon, TX | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,997 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wtamu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Texas A & M University | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,372 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,267 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,449 | $15,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,182 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,378 | $13,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 77% |
Admission |
West Texas A & M University | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,784 | 3,161 | ||
| Admitted | 4,657 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.3% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
West Texas A & M University | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Texas A & M University | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $155 |
Diversity |
West Texas A & M University | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
West Texas A & M University | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
West Texas A & M University | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 4,777 students)
West Texas A & M University vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Texas A & M University or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 80.9% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 394.5% higher at UWT than West Texas A & M University ($40,878.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than West Texas A & M University ($11,290 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 68.8% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($9,449 vs. $15,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 83.3% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($13,521 vs. $7,378)
West Texas A & M University vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Texas A & M University or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or West Texas A & M University .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 5 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UWT (3.41)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than UWT (82.9%)
West Texas A & M University vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Texas A & M University or UWT? 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 UWT and West Texas A & M University.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $21,700 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $44,100)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,500)
- UWT graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($155 vs. $211)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/