West Texas A & M University vs. South Texas College

Comparable Facts

Compare West Texas A & M University in Canyon, TX with South Texas College in McAllen, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

South Texas College is larger than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (27,431 students vs. 9,045 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• West Texas A & M University is located in Canyon, TX (Distant Town setting); South Texas College is in McAllen, TX (Midsize City setting).
• West Texas A & M University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. South Texas College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: West Texas A & M University 14:1; South Texas College 22:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 6.9% lower than at West Texas A & M University ($8,638 vs. $9,278).
• Out-of-state tuition is 44.3% higher at West Texas A & M University than at South Texas College (about $3,376 more per year; $10,996 vs. $7,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at West Texas A & M University than at South Texas College (92% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by West Texas A & M University students is 0.3% larger than aid received by South Texas College students ($7,573 vs. $7,547).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at West Texas A & M University, open admission at South Texas College.
• Typical fall application deadline: West Texas A & M University Aug 1, 2027; South Texas College Jun 18, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.