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Overview |
Austin College | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,290 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,290 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,495 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,777 | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,022 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Austin College | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,474 | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | 2,554 | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 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 31, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Austin College | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Austin College | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Austin College | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 1,136 students)
Austin College vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Austin College is 842.2% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($46,290.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197% higher at Austin College than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($46,290.00 vs. $15,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than Austin College ($14,991 vs. $24,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are 4.9% lower than costs at Austin College ($12,869 vs. $13,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 280.7% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($35,022 vs. $9,200)
Austin College vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College 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 Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 202 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) 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 Austin College (46.7%)
Austin College vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College 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 Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (75% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $47,000)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/