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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College West Texas A & M University UIW UConn Texas State SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University University of Houston-Downtown| Western Connecticut State University | Texas A&M International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 8,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #827 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $3,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $11,127 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 8,309 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 3,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 36.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 920/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $153 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M International University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (8,536 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. Texas A&M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Texas A&M International University?
- Western Connecticut State University is 74.5% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Texas A&M International University than Western Connecticut State University ($13,634.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than WestConn ($3,833 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 56.8% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($9,650 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M International University students is 40.1% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($11,127 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. Texas A&M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Texas A&M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M International University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Texas A&M International University (46%)
WestConn vs. Texas A&M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Texas A&M International University? 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 Texas A&M International University and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M International University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Texas A&M International University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,200)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $10,194 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($14,806 vs. $25,000)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($153 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M International University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/