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Overview |
SUNY Canton | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,836 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canton.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Canton | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,500 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,810 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,049 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 88% |
Admission |
SUNY Canton | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,280 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 2,164 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 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 |
Academics |
SUNY Canton | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Canton | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,552 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $202 | $211 |
Diversity |
SUNY Canton | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY Canton | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Canton | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 2,836 students)
SUNY Canton vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Canton or West Texas A & M University?
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton is 11% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at SUNY Canton than West Texas A & M University ($11,500.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than West Texas A & M University ($14,049 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 50.2% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($9,860 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (88% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Canton students is 34.4% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($10,081 vs. $7,500)
SUNY Canton vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Canton 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 SUNY Canton .
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than West Texas A & M University (91.6%)
SUNY Canton vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Canton 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 SUNY Canton.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (42% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $5,700 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $948 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($19,552 vs. $20,500)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($202 vs. $211)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/