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Overview |
University of West Georgia | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Carrollton, GA | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,893 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westga.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Georgia | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,625 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,452 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
University of West Georgia | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,783 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 860/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of West Georgia | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Georgia | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $299 |
Diversity |
University of West Georgia | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 50% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of West Georgia | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of West Georgia | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of West Georgia is larger than than PVAMU based on total student enrollment (11,893 students vs. 9,056 students)
University of West Georgia vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Georgia or PVAMU?
- Prairie View A & M University is 69% more expensive to attend than University of West Georgia for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at PVAMU than University of West Georgia ($22,590.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than University of West Georgia ($12,875 vs. $15,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 18% lower than costs at University of West Georgia ($9,605 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than University of West Georgia (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 66.5% larger than aid received University of West Georgia ($14,071 vs. $8,452)
University of West Georgia vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Georgia or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or University of West Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of West Georgia (945) is 88 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming University of West Georgia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of West Georgia students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
- University of West Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than PVAMU (76.1%)
University of West Georgia vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Georgia or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and University of West Georgia.
- The graduation rate at University of West Georgia is higher than Prairie View A & M University (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of West Georgia earn on average $1,400 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,000)
- University of West Georgia students graduate with a $3,955 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,955)
- University of West Georgia graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More University of West Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/