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Overview |
ETSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,586 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,950 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,790 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,270 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,033 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,228 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
ETSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,903 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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 |
ETSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $211 |
Diversity |
ETSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ETSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (13,586 students vs. 8,997 students)
ETSU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or West Texas A & M University?
- East Tennessee State University is 24.8% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($7,950.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at ETSU than West Texas A & M University ($11,790.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than West Texas A & M University ($16,033 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 8.7% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($9,449 vs. $10,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than East Tennessee State University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 25.1% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($9,228 vs. $7,378)
ETSU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU 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 ETSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 97 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than ETSU (87.1%)
ETSU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU 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 ETSU.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than West Texas A & M University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $4,100 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,000)
- West Texas A & M University and ETSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,500 vs. $20,500)
- West Texas A & M University and ETSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($211 vs. $211)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/