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Overview |
Angelo State | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | San Angelo, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,599 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #916 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | angelo.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Angelo State | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,495 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,287 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,838 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,007 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 88% |
Admission |
Angelo State | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,209 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 3,331 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Angelo State | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Angelo State | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,456 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $211 |
Diversity |
Angelo State | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Angelo State | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Angelo State | 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 | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Angelo State University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (10,599 students vs. 9,242 students)
Angelo State vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Angelo State or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 41.8% more expensive to attend than Angelo State for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $4,495.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at Angelo State than West Texas A & M University ($14,287.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Angelo State University than West Texas A & M University ($12,838 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 6.7% lower than costs at Angelo State University ($9,860 vs. $10,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Angelo State University than West Texas A & M University (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Angelo State University students is 20.1% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($9,007 vs. $7,500)
Angelo State vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Angelo State 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 Angelo State .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 1 points higher than at Angelo State (970)
- Incoming Angelo State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman Angelo State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at West Texas A & M University (3.61)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Angelo State (79.1%)
Angelo State vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Angelo State 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 Angelo State.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Angelo State University (42% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $500 more per year than Angelo State graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,600)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $956 lower median federal student loan debt than Angelo State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,456)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Angelo State graduates. ($211 vs. $221)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Angelo State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/