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Overview |
TC | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Tyler, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 642 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | texascollege.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TC | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,208 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,208 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,174 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,263 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 88% |
Admission |
TC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 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 |
TC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TC | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $211 |
Diversity |
TC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
TC | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
TC | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 642 students)
TC vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TC or West Texas A & M University?
- Texas College is 28.8% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at West Texas A & M University than Texas College ($8,267.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than West Texas A & M University ($11,174 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 17.4% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($8,400 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Texas College (88% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 36.8% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($10,263 vs. $7,500)
Which college is harder to get into, TC 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 TC .
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at TC (2.9)
TC vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TC 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 TC.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Texas College (42% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $16,300 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $27,800)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $31,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($211 vs. $320)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/