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Geographic Peers: Distance of Peers from WT

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Geographic Peers: Table


Technical Notes for Data Slides

• Data for WTAMU are represented by MAROON bars.• Data for all peers are represented by GRAY bars.• The vertical RED line on each slide represents the mean value

for that specific data point.


Geographic Peers: Full-time Equivalent Enrollment

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Midwestern State University

Colorado State University−Pueblo

Texas A&M International University

Angelo State University

The University of Texas at Tyler

West Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University−Kingsville

Texas A&M University−Corpus Christi

Fort Hays State University

Texas A&M University−Commerce

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Tarleton State University

Lamar University

Stephen F Austin State University

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rsNote: FTE enrollment is a measure of institutional sizethat normalizes the mix of full−time and part−time students.


Geographic Peers: Fall-to-Fall Retention (First-time, Full-time students)

Lamar University
















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rsNote: This retention rate is a key performance indicator of institutionaleffectiveness used by many universities and organizations across higher education.


Geographic Peers: 6-year Graduation Rate





Lamar University












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rsNote: Graduation rate is a key performance indicator of institutionaleffectiveness used by many universities and organizations across higher education.


Geographic Peers: Degrees Awarded per FTE













Lamar University




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rsNote: This locally−created metric divides total degrees awarded bystudent FTE to make 'apples−to−apples' comparisons across institutions with differentsizes of enrollment.


Geographic Peers: Doctoral Degrees Awarded
















Lamar University

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Geographic Peers: Academic Program Similarity Score










Lamar University







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rsNote: This locally−created metric calculates how similar an institution'sacademic program mix is when compared to the target institution (WTAMU), which is whyWTAMU does not have a score. Score range is 0−100. Lower scores are better.


Geographic Peers: % of Adult Undergraduates (25-64)














Lamar University



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rsNote: This percentage provides a rough estimate of how many'non−traditional' students are enrolled at each institution.


Geographic Peers: Research Expenditures per FTE





Lamar University












$0 $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500

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rsNote: This metric shows how much an institution spends per FTE student to produceresearch outcomes. This is an outcome that will need to increase as WTAMUworks toward becoming a Regionally Responsive Research University.


Geographic Peers: Graduate Enrollment as Percentage of Total Enrollment















Lamar University


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rsNote: This percentage shows the proportion of graduate students in the student body.


Geographic Peers: % Undergraduates Enrolled Only in Distance Courses













Lamar University




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rsNote: This is an important metric as WTAMU explores potential growthin distance education at the undergraduate level.


Geographic Peers: % Graduate Students Enrolled Only in Distance Courses














Lamar University



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rsNote: This is an important metric as WTAMU explores potential growthin distance education at the graduate level.


Geographic Peers: % of Undergraduate Students who are Women








Lamar University









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rsNote: This metric indicates the gender distribution at each institution.


Geographic Peers: % of Undergraduate Students who are White





Lamar University












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rsNote: This metric provides a rough estimate of diversity at each institution.


Geographic Peers: Average Salary of Assistant Professors (9-month equated)








Lamar University









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rsNote: Salary comparisons across institutions in different states/regionsshould be made with caution.


Geographic Peers: Average Salary of Associate Professors (9-month equated)











Lamar University






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Geographic Peers: Average Salary of Professors (9-month equated)














Lamar University



$0 $25,000 $50,000 $75,000 $100,000

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Geographic Peers: Student-to-Faculty Ratio








Lamar University









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rsNote: This ratio shows the number of FTE students to FTE instructionalstaff. WTAMU's ratio was 22:1 in 2014−2015. Lower ratios indicate the institutionemploys more faculty per student.


Geographic Peers: Instructional, Research, and Public Service (Faculty) FTE













Lamar University




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rsNote: This metric shows how many FTE staff have dutiesprimarily related to instruction, research, and public service.


Geographic Peers: Total Faculty and Staff FTE















Lamar University


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rsNote: This metric shows how many total FTE staff are employed by eachinstitution. This count includes all occupational categories (administrative staff,instructional/research/public service staff, etc.).


Geographic Peers: Total Price for In-State Students Living on Campus













Lamar University




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rsNote: This total price calculation allows inter−institutionalcomparisons of the average annual cost for students who qualify for in−state tuitionand live in on−campus residence halls.


Geographic Peers: Core Revenues (Total Dollars)















Lamar University


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rsNote: Core revenues include tuition and fees; government appropriations; governmentgrants and contracts; private gifts, grants, and contracts; investment income;other operating and nonoperating sources; and other revenues and additions.


Geographic Peers: Tuition and Fees as Percent of Core Revenues















Lamar University


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rsNote: This percentage provides an estimation of how reliantan institution is on student tuition and fees as a source of revenue.


Geographic Peers: State Appropriations as Percent of Core Revenues




Lamar University













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rsNote: This percentage provides an estimation of how much supportan instituion receives from the state.


Geographic Peers: Core Expenses (Total Dollars)
















Lamar University

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rsNote: This total includes expenses for instruction, research, public service, academic support,student services, institutional support, operation and maintenance of plant, depreciation,scholarships and fellowships, interest, and other operating and non−operating expenses.


Geographic Peers: Instruction Expenses as a Percent Core Expenses





Lamar University












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rsNote: This percentage provides an estimation of how much an institution spendson instructional expenses compared to other core expenses.


Geographic Peers: Research Expenses as a Percent Core Expenses






Lamar University











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rsNote: This percentage provides an estimation of how much an institution spendson research expenses compared to other core expenses. Not all institutions in thisComparison Peer group reported research expenses in 2014−2015.


Geographic Peers: Student Service Expenses as a Percent Core Expenses


Lamar University















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rsNote: This percentage provides an estimation of how much an institution spendson student service expenses compared to other core expenses.


Geographic Peers: Core Expenses as a Percent of Core Revenues





Lamar University












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rsNote: This percentage provides a rough estimate of institutional efficiency. An institutionthat is close to 100% on this metric is investing most of their core revenuesin core areas essential to the successful operation of the university.


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