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Overview |
BC | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Lake Jackson, TX | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,044 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #934 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brazosport.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,726 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,063 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,700 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,718 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,019 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 913/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,250 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $54 | $212 |
Diversity |
BC | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
BC | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
BC | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 4,044 students)
BC vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or A&M Commerce?
- Texas A&M University Commerce is 82.2% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($4,790.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 319.1% higher at A&M Commerce than Brazosport College ($17,030.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than A&M Commerce ($4,718 vs. $13,025)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 11.8% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Commerce ($8,700 vs. $9,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than Brazosport College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 148.4% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($9,983 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or BC .
BC vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and BC.
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Commerce earn on average $1,600 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $15,264 lower median federal student loan debt than A&M Commerce graduates. ($5,250 vs. $20,514)
- BC graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than A&M Commerce graduates. ($54 vs. $212)
- More A&M Commerce graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/