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Overview |
University of West Georgia | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Carrollton, GA | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,893 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westga.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Georgia | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,625 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,452 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
University of West Georgia | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,783 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of West Georgia | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Georgia | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $203 |
Diversity |
University of West Georgia | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of West Georgia | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of West Georgia | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of West Georgia is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (11,893 students vs. 6,092 students)
University of West Georgia vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Georgia or TAMUK?
- Texas A & M University Kingsville is 17.5% more expensive to attend than University of West Georgia for in-state tuition ($5,137.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at TAMUK than University of West Georgia ($18,133.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Kingsville than University of West Georgia ($11,347 vs. $15,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Kingsville are 20.2% lower than costs at University of West Georgia ($9,425 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Georgia than Texas A & M University Kingsville (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Kingsville students is 26.9% larger than aid received University of West Georgia ($10,723 vs. $8,452)
University of West Georgia vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Georgia or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or University of West Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of West Georgia (945) is 8 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming University of West Georgia students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of West Georgia (3.31)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than University of West Georgia (80.1%)
University of West Georgia vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Georgia or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and University of West Georgia.
- The graduation rate at University of West Georgia is higher than Texas A & M University Kingsville (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Kingsville earn on average $5,900 more per year than University of West Georgia graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,400)
- Texas A & M University Kingsville students graduate with a $5,364 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Georgia graduates. ($19,636 vs. $25,000)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Georgia graduates. ($203 vs. $258)
- More TAMUK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Georgia students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/