| TAMU vs. WTAMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#79 in National Universities #5 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #35 in Federal Region VI Universities #41 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,995 Texas Residents $40,124 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,101 Texas Residents $10,996 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,748 Texas Residents $24,505 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,284 Texas Residents $8,574 Out-of-State |
| More$11,036 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,984 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter57.43% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.68% |
| Favorable39.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower32.63% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger78,321 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,045 |
| Larger60,710 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,926 |
| Larger17,611 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,119 |
| Larger4,350 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,168 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower55% |
| Lower10% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher27% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,306) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,200) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,140) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 3,937 | Number of faculty | 431 |
| Higher$132,754 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$76,044 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.