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Overview |
West Texas A & M University | Wiley College | ||
| Location | Canyon, TX | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,242 | 698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wtamu.edu | wileyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Texas A & M University | Wiley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,372 | $12,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,267 | $12,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,860 | $5,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,001 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,500 | $9,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 93% |
Admission |
West Texas A & M University | Wiley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,695 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,302 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
West Texas A & M University | Wiley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Texas A & M University | Wiley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $30,046 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $310 |
Diversity |
West Texas A & M University | Wiley College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
West Texas A & M University | Wiley College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 31% | ||
Campus |
West Texas A & M University | Wiley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than Wiley College based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 698 students)
West Texas A & M University vs. Wiley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Texas A & M University or Wiley College?
- Wiley College is 96.2% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($12,500.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Wiley College than West Texas A & M University ($12,500.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wiley College than West Texas A & M University ($11,246 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wiley College are 97.2% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($5,000 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wiley College than West Texas A & M University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wiley College students is 20.7% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($9,054 vs. $7,500)
Which college is harder to get into, West Texas A & M University or Wiley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wiley College or West Texas A & M University .
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 1.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wiley College (2.53)
West Texas A & M University vs. Wiley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Texas A & M University or Wiley College? 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 Wiley College and West Texas A & M University.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Wiley College (42% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Wiley College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $29,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $9,546 lower median federal student loan debt than Wiley College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $30,046)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Wiley College graduates. ($211 vs. $310)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wiley College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/