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Overview |
FLC | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
FLC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FLC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $211 |
Diversity |
FLC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
FLC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 12% | ||
Campus |
FLC | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or West Texas A & M University?
- Fort Lewis College is 13% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($7,200.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.2% higher at FLC than West Texas A & M University ($17,712.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Lewis College than West Texas A & M University ($15,685 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 27.3% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($9,860 vs. $12,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College than West Texas A & M University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 89.5% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($14,215 vs. $7,500)
FLC vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC 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 FLC .
- The average SAT score at Fort Lewis College (1012) is 41 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming FLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at FLC (3.3)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than FLC (91%)
FLC vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC 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 FLC.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Fort Lewis College (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $5,100 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- FLC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/