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Overview |
AUM | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
AUM | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $211 |
Diversity |
AUM | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AUM | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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 AUM based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or West Texas A & M University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 29.2% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.5% higher at AUM than West Texas A & M University ($18,480.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than West Texas A & M University ($13,163 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 33.8% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($7,368 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than West Texas A & M University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Texas A & M University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($7,500 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM 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 AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 19 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than West Texas A & M University (91.6%)
AUM vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $6,200 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,900)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $1,692 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,192)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($211 vs. $229)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/