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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 76% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $237 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 10,855 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 46.1% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($7,176.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($15,587.00 vs. $13,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($13,002 vs. $14,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 15.9% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($11,100 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (95% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 16.5% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,720 vs. $9,200)
Arkansas State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 125 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $11,000 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/