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Overview |
SCU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 425 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Pentecostal Holiness Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swcu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,040 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,040 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,713 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,041 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 88% |
Admission |
SCU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
SCU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SCU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SCU | 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 SCU based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 425 students)
SCU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or West Texas A & M University?
- Southwestern Christian University is 167.4% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($17,040.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.1% higher at SCU than West Texas A & M University ($17,040.00 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 SCU ($17,001 vs. $19,713)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian University are 4.9% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($9,400 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Christian University than West Texas A & M University (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Christian University students is 47.2% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($11,041 vs. $7,500)
Which college is harder to get into, SCU 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 SCU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Christian University (978) is 7 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming SCU 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 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SCU (3.22)
SCU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Southwestern Christian University (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $16,700 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $27,400)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/