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Overview |
Tabor | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Hillsboro, KS | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tabor.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tabor | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,050 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,050 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,080 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,113 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Tabor | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1100 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Tabor | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tabor | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $211 |
Diversity |
Tabor | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Tabor | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Tabor | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than Tabor based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 637 students)
Tabor vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tabor or West Texas A & M University?
- Tabor College is 450.1% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($35,050.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 324% higher at Tabor than West Texas A & M University ($35,050.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than Tabor ($17,001 vs. $21,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tabor College are 6% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($9,300 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tabor College than West Texas A & M University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 261.5% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($27,113 vs. $7,500)
Tabor vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tabor 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 Tabor .
- The average SAT score at Tabor College (1007) is 36 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Tabor students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Tabor (3.23)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Tabor (52.7%)
Tabor vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tabor 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 Tabor.
- The graduation rate at Tabor is higher than West Texas A & M University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Tabor College earn on average $800 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Tabor graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Tabor graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More Tabor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/