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Overview |
TCU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Fort Worth, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,273 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #107 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,890 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,890 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,250 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,190 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,048 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 88% |
Admission |
TCU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,197 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 9,087 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.1% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.4% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TCU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
TCU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
TCU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 12% | ||
Campus |
TCU | 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 9,242 students)
TCU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCU or West Texas A & M University?
- Texas Christian University is 745.7% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 551.9% higher at TCU than West Texas A & M University ($53,890.00 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 TCU ($17,001 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 44.5% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($9,860 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Christian University than West Texas A & M University (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 274% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($28,048 vs. $7,500)
TCU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCU 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 TCU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 249 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming TCU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at West Texas A & M University (3.61)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than TCU (56.1%)
TCU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCU 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 TCU.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than West Texas A & M University (74% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $13,500 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TCU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than TCU graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/