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Overview |
A&M Commerce | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Commerce, TX | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,306 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #934 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamu-commerce.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M Commerce | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,790 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,030 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,728 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,025 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,983 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
A&M Commerce | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,604 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 5,709 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1150 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
A&M Commerce | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M Commerce | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,514 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $212 | $215 |
Diversity |
A&M Commerce | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
A&M Commerce | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 21% | ||
Campus |
A&M Commerce | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Commerce is larger than than UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 1,704 students)
A&M Commerce vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M Commerce or UVa-Wise?
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is 26.1% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($6,040.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at UVa-Wise than Texas A & M University Commerce ($25,419.00 vs. $17,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than A&M Commerce ($9,923 vs. $13,025)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Commerce are 22.5% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($9,728 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Commerce than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 43.2% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Commerce ($14,299 vs. $9,983)
A&M Commerce vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M Commerce or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or A&M Commerce .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M University Commerce (980) is 38 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming A&M Commerce students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
A&M Commerce vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M Commerce or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and A&M Commerce.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than Texas A & M University Commerce (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $900 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A & M University Commerce students graduate with a $313 lower median federal student loan debt than UVa-Wise graduates. ($20,514 vs. $20,827)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UVa-Wise graduates. ($212 vs. $215)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/