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Overview |
UNT | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 44,767 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,295 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,087 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,412 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,283 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,159 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
UNT | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,016 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 25,335 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNT | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $211 |
Diversity |
UNT | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UNT | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UNT | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 9,242 students)
UNT vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or West Texas A & M University?
- University of North Texas is 30.2% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.8% higher at UNT than West Texas A & M University ($18,087.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than West Texas A & M University ($15,283 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 5.6% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($9,860 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than West Texas A & M University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 22.1% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($9,159 vs. $7,500)
UNT vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNT 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 UNT .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 122 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming UNT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UNT (3.46)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than UNT (79.1%)
UNT vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT 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 UNT.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than West Texas A & M University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $2,900 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,100)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- UNT graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/