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Overview |
UIW | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,251 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,700 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,700 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,746 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,246 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,651 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
UIW | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,162 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 10,421 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIW | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $211 |
Diversity |
UIW | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
UIW | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UIW | 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 UIW based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 7,251 students)
UIW vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or West Texas A & M University?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 428.9% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($33,700.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.6% higher at UIW than West Texas A & M University ($33,700.00 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 UIW ($17,182 vs. $21,246)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 45.5% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($9,449 vs. $13,746)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than West Texas A & M University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 234.1% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($24,651 vs. $7,378)
UIW vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW 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 UIW .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 8 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming UIW 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 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UIW (3.5)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than UIW (93.4%)
UIW vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW 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 UIW.
- The graduation rate at UIW is higher than West Texas A & M University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $5,500 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $6,679 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,179)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($211 vs. $281)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/