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Overview |
CSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 76% |
Admission |
CSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $237 |
Diversity |
CSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 10,855 students)
CSU vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- California State University Chico is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at CSU than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($17,622.00 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 CSU ($14,991 vs. $15,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are 24.5% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($12,869 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than California State University Chico (76% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 12.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,331 vs. $9,200)
CSU vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 40 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (89.5%)
CSU vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $5,400 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $47,000)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($17,000 vs. $23,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($175 vs. $237)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/