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Overview |
University of St Thomas | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,813 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthom.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,248 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,469 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,688 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,591 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.3% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1340 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 3,813 students)
University of St Thomas vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or West Texas A & M University?
- University of St Thomas is 416.3% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 298% higher at University of St Thomas than West Texas A & M University ($32,900.00 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 University of St Thomas ($17,182 vs. $20,469)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 8.5% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($9,449 vs. $10,248)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas as West Texas A & M University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 221.1% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($23,688 vs. $7,378)
University of St Thomas vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas 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 University of St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1103) is 132 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than University of St Thomas (93.3%)
University of St Thomas vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas 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 University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than West Texas A & M University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $13,100 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/