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Overview |
Baylor | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,709 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,738 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,738 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,587 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,988 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,553 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
Baylor | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,753 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 18,699 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1410 | 982/1200 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baylor | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Baylor | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baylor | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | 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
- Baylor University is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (20,709 students vs. 10,778 students)
Baylor vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Baylor University is 953.1% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.2% higher at Baylor than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($51,738.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than Baylor ($15,181 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are 25% lower than costs at Baylor University ($10,868 vs. $13,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 189.9% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($22,553 vs. $7,780)
Baylor vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor 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 Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 276 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Baylor (45.9%)
Baylor vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor 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 Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (72% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $47,000)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/