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Overview |
Rust College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Holly Springs, MS | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 755 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rustcollege.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rust College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,900 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,900 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,200 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,549 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
Rust College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.66 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/18 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | 950/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Rust College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rust College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,837 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $149 |
Diversity |
Rust College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Rust College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Rust College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Texarkana is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (2,110 students vs. 755 students)
Rust College vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rust College or A&M-Texarkana?
- Rust College is 62.6% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($9,900.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.1% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Rust College ($18,819.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than A&M-Texarkana ($8,151 vs. $10,646)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 120.7% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Texarkana ($5,200 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rust College than Texas A & M University Texarkana (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Texarkana students is 30% larger than aid received Rust College ($11,114 vs. $8,549)
Rust College vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rust College or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or Rust College .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M University Texarkana (995) is 215 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Rust College (78.8%)
Rust College vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rust College or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and Rust College.
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Texarkana earn on average $12,800 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $25,100)
- Texas A & M University Texarkana students graduate with a $13,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($14,504 vs. $27,837)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($149 vs. $287)
- More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/