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Overview |
ABC | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Arlington, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 218 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #774 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abconline.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
ABC | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,540 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,540 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,310 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,990 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,593 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 91% |
Admission |
ABC | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ABC | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ABC | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,001 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $203 |
Diversity |
ABC | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ABC | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ABC | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than ABC based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 218 students)
ABC vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ABC or TAMUK?
- Arlington Baptist College is 202.5% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($15,540.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at TAMUK than Arlington Baptist College ($18,133.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than ABC ($11,347 vs. $19,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 13.4% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Kingsville ($8,310 vs. $9,425)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Arlington Baptist College (91% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 62.6% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($10,723 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, ABC or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or ABC .
ABC vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ABC or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and ABC.
- The graduation rate at ABC is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $9,400 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $36,900)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $6,365 lower median federal student loan debt than ABC graduates. ($19,636 vs. $26,001)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than ABC graduates. ($203 vs. $268)
- More TAMUK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/