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Overview |
WestConn | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 93% |
Admission |
WestConn | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WestConn | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
WestConn | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 13% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or West Texas A & M University?
- Western Connecticut State University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at WestConn than West Texas A & M University ($9,996.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than West Texas A & M University ($16,527 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 60.1% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($9,449 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Western Connecticut State University (93% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 7.7% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($7,943 vs. $7,378)
WestConn vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/