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Denton, TX · Laramie, WY
| Texas Woman's University | University of Wyoming | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $11,963/yr | $13,599/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,948/yr | $7,977/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $19,218 | $18,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,894/yr | $7,730/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,087/yr | $9,585/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $14,094/yr | $15,205/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $19,093/yr | $19,634/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $204/mo | $191/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,826/yr | $13,710/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,996/yr | $10,300/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,174/yr | $1,100/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,726/yr | $3,900/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $22,234/yr | $24,818/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,640/yr | $7,768/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $18,480/yr | $24,178/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 42% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 38% | 28% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 96% | 97% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,584 | 5,644 |
| Students accepted | 7,204 | 5,498 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,473 | 1,463 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 27% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 49% | 59% |
| Freshmen who come back | 70% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $56,544/yr | $56,880/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $35,935–$77,086 | $37,256–$80,898 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 58% | 62% |
| White students graduating | 51% | 62% |
| Black students graduating | 46% | 27% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 43% | 57% |
| Asian students graduating | 65% | 71% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,773/yr | $48,360/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 77% |
| Graduate on time | 23% | 39% |
| Pell students who graduate | 47% | 50% |
| First-gen students who finish | 56% | 49% |
| Low-income students who finish | 55% | 52% |
| Students who transfer out | 30% | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $52,209/yr | $53,891/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 31% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Health Professions 11% · Education 8% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 31% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 9% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Engineering — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $133,130/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $91,857/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 8.7% | 21% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 8,767 | 7,944 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 5,322 | 2,683 |
| Average professor pay | $9,526/mo | $10,759/mo |
| Full-time professors | 99% | 99% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $32,124 | $54,734 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Denton, TX | Laramie, WY |
| Region | Southwest | Rocky Mountains |
| Founded | 1901 | 1886 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Men | 8.2% | 46% |
| Women | 92% | 54% |
| White students | 26% | 75% |
| Black students | 18% | 1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 41% | 10% |
| Asian students | 8.8% | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| Other / not reported | 2.4% | 6.4% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 42% | 28% |
| Part-time students | 22% | 14% |
| Students age 25+ | 21% | 16% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,653/yr | $17,639/yr |
| Endowment | $133.2M | $807.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,323 | 2,872 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,400/yr | $5,740/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,550/yr | $7,600/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 15 meals/week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 8 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 183 | 435 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.1M | $10.2M |
| Athletics budget | $5.1M | $50.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.1M | $50.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $21,839 | $1.2M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.