Head-to-head comparison
East Texas A&M University vs Angelo State University: which has better ROI?
Option A Commerce, TX
East Texas A&M University
- Net price / year
- $11,841
- Earnings, 10 years
- $50,296
- Payback
- 24.5 yrs
Option B San Angelo, TX
Angelo State University
- Net price / year
- $15,091
- Earnings, 10 years
- $50,116
- Payback
- 34.4 yrs
East Texas A&M University has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $47,364 in 24.5 years versus 34.4 years at Angelo State University, on median earnings of $50,296 vs $50,116 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)
| Measure | East Texas A&M University | Angelo State University |
|---|---|---|
| Net price / yr | $11,841 | $15,091 |
| Total net cost | $47,364 | $60,364 |
| Median earnings, 10 yrs | $50,296 | $50,116 |
| Median debt | $20,500 | $20,000 |
| Payback | 24.5 yrs | 34.4 yrs |
| 20-year net return | -$8,644 | -$25,244 |
College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.
The short answer
Which is cheaper, East Texas A&M University or Angelo State University?
East Texas A&M University, at $11,841 a year after aid versus $15,091 — a gap of $3,250 a year, or $13,000 across the full degree. These are net prices after grants and scholarships, not sticker prices, so they reflect what an aided student pays.
The short answer
Do East Texas A&M University or Angelo State University graduates earn more?
East Texas A&M University graduates report a median $50,296 ten years after entry, $180 more than the $50,116 at Angelo State University. Both are institution-wide medians from federal tax records, so a high-paying major at the lower school can beat the average at the higher one.
The short answer
Which leaves students with less debt, East Texas A&M University or Angelo State University?
Angelo State University: its completers carry a median $20,000 in federal loans versus $20,500 at East Texas A&M University, a difference of $500. The figure counts students who finished; it excludes private loans and anyone who left before graduating.
The short answer
Which graduates more of its students?
44% of students finish at Angelo State University, against 43% at East Texas A&M University. Completion matters to the ROI arithmetic because a degree that is never finished still carries its cost and its debt, but earns none of the graduate premium above the $48,360 high-school baseline.