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Overview |
USC Aiken | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Aiken, SC | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,840 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usca.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC Aiken | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,398 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,856 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,376 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,872 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,891 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
USC Aiken | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,453 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1180 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USC Aiken | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC Aiken | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
USC Aiken | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
USC Aiken | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
USC Aiken | 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 3,840 students)
USC Aiken vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC Aiken or West Texas A & M University?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 63.2% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.3% higher at USC Aiken than West Texas A & M University ($20,856.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than West Texas A & M University ($11,872 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 17.7% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($8,376 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than West Texas A & M University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 31.9% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($9,891 vs. $7,500)
USC Aiken vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC Aiken 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 USC Aiken .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 5 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming USC Aiken students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
USC Aiken vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC Aiken 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 USC Aiken.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $4,500 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,600)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/