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Overview |
ATU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
ATU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $211 |
Diversity |
ATU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ATU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 8,997 students)
ATU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at ATU than West Texas A & M University ($11,989.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than West Texas A & M University ($11,443 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 4.3% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($9,449 vs. $9,852)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University as West Texas A & M University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 31.2% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($9,680 vs. $7,378)
ATU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at ATU (3.37)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than ATU (96.3%)
ATU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than West Texas A & M University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $7,000 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $20,500)
- ATU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($183 vs. $211)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/