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Overview |
UHWO | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
UHWO | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 876 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UHWO | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $211 |
Diversity |
UHWO | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UHWO | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than UHWO based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 2,913 students)
UHWO vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or West Texas A & M University?
- University of Hawaii West Oahu is 15.3% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.6% higher at UHWO than West Texas A & M University ($20,304.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii West Oahu than West Texas A & M University ($9,103 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 62.7% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($9,860 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii West Oahu than West Texas A & M University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Texas A & M University students is 71.9% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($7,500 vs. $4,364)
UHWO vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO 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 UHWO .
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UHWO (3.41)
- UHWO has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than West Texas A & M University (91.6%)
UHWO vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO 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 UHWO.
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $2,000 more per year than UHWO graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,100)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,500)
- UHWO graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($155 vs. $211)
- More UHWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/