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Overview |
TAMUK | WVSU | ||
| Location | Kingsville, TX | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #774 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamuk.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TAMUK | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,137 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,133 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,425 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,347 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,723 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
TAMUK | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,768 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 5,569 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 |
TAMUK | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TAMUK | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,636 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $240 |
Diversity |
TAMUK | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 18% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
TAMUK | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
TAMUK | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Kingsville is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 3,785 students)
TAMUK vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TAMUK or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 58.1% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at TAMUK than West Virginia State University ($18,133.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Kingsville than WVSU ($11,347 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Kingsville are 29.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,425 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Kingsville than West Virginia State University (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Kingsville students is 13.1% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($10,723 vs. $9,482)
TAMUK vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TAMUK or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or TAMUK .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M University Kingsville (937) is 10 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming TAMUK students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than WVSU (96.2%)
TAMUK vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TAMUK or WVSU? 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 WVSU and TAMUK.
- The graduation rate at TAMUK is higher than West Virginia State University (33% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Kingsville earn on average $13,600 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $32,700)
- Texas A & M University Kingsville students graduate with a $3,614 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($19,636 vs. $23,250)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($203 vs. $240)
- More TAMUK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/