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Overview |
CCSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 76% |
Admission |
CCSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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 | Aug 26, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | 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
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 9,712 students)
CCSU vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Central Connecticut State University is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at CCSU than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($19,940.00 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 CCSU ($14,991 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 1.3% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($12,710 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (93% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students is 15.7% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($9,200 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU 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 CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 48 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming CCSU 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 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/