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Overview |
Ship | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Shippensburg, PA | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,162 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #666 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ship.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ship | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,048 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,538 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,462 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,593 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 88% |
Admission |
Ship | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,367 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 5,590 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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 |
Academics |
Ship | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ship | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ship | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ship | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Ship | 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 Ship based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 5,162 students)
Ship vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ship or West Texas A & M University?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 50.2% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Ship than West Texas A & M University ($10,048.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than Ship ($17,001 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 17% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,860 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than West Texas A & M University (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students is 1.2% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($7,593 vs. $7,500)
Ship vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ship 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 Ship .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 8 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Ship 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 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ship (3.23)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Ship (87.8%)
Ship vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ship 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 Ship.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than West Texas A & M University (60% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,100 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/