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Overview |
EOU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | La Grande, OR | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,674 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eou.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EOU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,145 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,330 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,234 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
EOU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 1,000 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
EOU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EOU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,839 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $211 |
Diversity |
EOU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
EOU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 12% | ||
Campus |
EOU | 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than EOU based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 2,674 students)
EOU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EOU or West Texas A & M University?
- Eastern Oregon University is 27.8% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($8,145.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158% higher at EOU than West Texas A & M University ($21,330.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Oregon University than West Texas A & M University ($15,234 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 9.2% lower than costs at Eastern Oregon University ($9,860 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than West Texas A & M University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Oregon University students is 2.9% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($7,718 vs. $7,500)
EOU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EOU 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 EOU .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 20 points higher than at EOU (951)
- Incoming EOU 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 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at EOU (3.54)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than West Texas A & M University (91.6%)
EOU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EOU 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 EOU.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Eastern Oregon University (42% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $1,900 more per year than EOU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,200)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $2,339 lower median federal student loan debt than EOU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,839)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than EOU graduates. ($211 vs. $236)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EOU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/